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Memphis city, Tennessee

Official LSAD Designation: Memphis city • Census GEOID: 4748000 • Shelby County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Memphis city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $51,736 ±$1,072
Per Capita Income $33,100 ±$933
Poverty Rate 23.1% ±0.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 139,965 ±5,261
Unemployment Rate 8.3% ±0.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 279,732 ±3,397
Broadband Internet Rate 87.5% ±0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).