Memphis, Missouri
Memphis: city in Scotland County, Missouri, United States
About
Memphis is a city located in the county of Scotland in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,822 and a population density of 450 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,815 inhabitants.
The city was created 182 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Memphis
| Population | 1,815 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Scotland County |
| Postal code | 63555 |
| Phone Area Codes | 660 |
| Area | 4.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4578,-92.1713 |
| Altitude | 801 feet / 244 meters |
| Capital city | Memphis is capital of Scotland County |
| Establishment | May 15, 1843 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:21:54 (2nd May 2026) |
| Density | 448 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Patchy Frost then Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Memphis is located at 40°27'28"N 92°10'17"W (40.4578100, -92.1712900).
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Weather
63°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
0 to 5 mph NW
Saturday
Patchy frost before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 63.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Memphis decreased by 0.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,822 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,818 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,826 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,835 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,814 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,805 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,835 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,851 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,846 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,833 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,815 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,886 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,357 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,552 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,371 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.6% |
| White only, percent : | 87.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 751 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
Memphis zip code is 63555.
County name: Scotland, County
fips: 29199
Memfis, Мемфис
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $304,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,028 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $730 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,349 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,596 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,290 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 275,111 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 600,035 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 883,207 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $42,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $98,058 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $57,562 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,100 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,674 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 887 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,550 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,664 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,998.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.19 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $477,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,633 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $908 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,016 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,596 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.94 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 99.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 0.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,502 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $225 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $171,786 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $75,709 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 523 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 222 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 433 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 247.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.82 |
Services and Civic Places in Memphis
1Memphis City Hall
125 W Jefferson St, Memphis, MO 63555 View details
Phone: +16604657285
People born in Memphis (7)
People born in Memphis, including actress Adrienne Wilkinson, athletics competitor George Saling, painter Alexandre Hogue, .
More notable people
- Brian Boyer (American college basketball coach) he was born in 24/10/1969
- Lola Sleeth Miller she was born in 24/10/1860
- Minnie Howard (American physician and historian) she was born in 23/08/1872
- Bertha F. Elder (New York City police reserve officer) she was born in 29/10/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Memphis, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417628 | Kirksville Area Technical Center | Kirksville (MO) | 63501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Memphis, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Memphis.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Memph Post Office | Memphis (MO) | 63555 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Memphis, Tennessee The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. with a population of 649,705 people.
- Memphis, Texas city in Texas with a population of 1,996 people.
- Memphis, Michigan city in Michigan with a population of 343 people.
- Memphis, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 111 people.
- Memphis, Alabama town in Alabama with a population of 26 people.
Other cities in Scotland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scotland County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rutledge | 108 | Village in the United States |
| Arbela | 41 | Village in the United States |
| Granger | 34 | Human settlement in Scotland County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Memphis distances to largest Missouri cities