Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis: The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
About
Memphis is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 646,889 and a population density of 765 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 649,705 inhabitants.
The city was created 206 years ago in 1818.
Memphis is a major city located along the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. As of July 29, 2023, Memphis has an estimated population of 651,073. Here are some key facts about Memphis:
History
Memphis was founded in 1819 and quickly grew as a key shipping port for cotton and river transportation. It played a major role in the slave trade and post-Civil War Reconstruction.
Geography
Memphis lies along the Mississippi River in a region known as the Mississippi Delta. Its landscape includes lush forests, wetlands, and rolling hills.
Culture & Music
Memphis is considered the birthplace of blues music and rock and roll. It was home to legendary musicians like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Johnny Cash.
Economy
Major industries in Memphis include logistics, tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare. FedEx is headquartered there. Major attractions are Graceland and Beale Street.
Population
Memphis has a predominantly African American population. However, it also has increasing Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and immigrant communities.
In summary, Memphis is a historic Southern city deeply influenced by the Mississippi River, music, and black culture. It serves as Tennessee's primary shipping and manufacturing hub.
Quick Facts about Memphis
| Population : | 649,705 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 77340 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 901 |
| Area : | 845.18 km2 |
| Official name : | Memphis |
| Altitude : | 338 feet / 103 meters |
| Capital city : | Memphis is capital of Shelby County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1819 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:46:54 (21st June 2025) |
| Density : | 769 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Memphis is located at 35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W (35.1495300, -90.0489800).
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Demographics
The population of Memphis increased by 0.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 646,889 | - | census |
| 2011 | 655,341 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 658,786 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 657,146 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 654,990 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 654,106 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 652,548 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 650,878 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 651,104 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 651,073 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 649,705 | -0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Memphis (200)
People born in Memphis, including gangster and bootlegger Machine Gun Kelly, actress Ginnifer Goodwin, pianist Jimmy Jones, .
List
- Aretha Franklin (American singer, songwriter, and pianist) she was born in 25/03/1942
- Cybill Shepherd (American actress and singer) she was born in 18/02/1950
- J. Peter Sartain (Catholic archbishop) he was born in 06/06/1952
- Alex Chilton (American songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer, best known as the lead singer of The Box Tops and Big Star) he was born in 28/12/1950
- Shannen Doherty (actress, director) she was born in 12/04/1971
- Lucy Hale (American actress and singer) she was born in 14/06/1989
- Koko Taylor (American Chicago blues musician) she was born in 28/09/1928
- Dee Dee Bridgewater (American singer) she was born in 27/05/1950
- Kristin Armstrong (American cyclist) she was born in 11/08/1973
- Lisa Marie Presley (American singer-song-writer and daughter of Elvis Presley) she was born in 01/02/1968
- Ashley Jones (actress) she was born in 03/09/1976
- Keith Herron (American sportsperson and basketball player) he was born in 14/06/1956
- DJ Paul (American record producer, rapper and DJ from Tennessee) he was born in 12/01/1977
- Alberta Hunter (American blues singer, songwriter, and nurse) she was born in 01/04/1895
- Anita Ward (American singer and musician) she was born in 20/12/1956
- Walter Lang (American film director (1896-1972)) he was born in 10/08/1896
- Ben Branch (American entrepreneur, jazz tenor saxophonist, and bandleader) he was born in 01/01/1924
- Gangsta Boo (American Rapper) she was born in 07/08/1979
Schools in Memphis
College & universities near Memphis, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449764 | Visible Music College | Memphis (TN) | 38103 |
| 220853 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | Memphis (TN) | 38105-3604 |
| 219639 | Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences | Memphis (TN) | 38104 |
| 483744 | Vibe Barber College | memphis (TN) | 38107-2538 |
| 487010 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis (TN) | 38163 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Memphis, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Post offices near Memphis
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Pla Post Office | Memphis (TN) | 38103 |
| D Post Office | Memphis (TN) | 38103 |
| Memph Post Office | Memphis (TN) | 38101 |
| Memphis Main Office Window Post Office | Memphis (TN) | 38101 |
| Crosstown Post Office | Memphis (TN) | 38104 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Memphis , Texas city in Texas with a population of 1,996 people.
- Memphis , Missouri city in Scotland County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,815 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 Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | A neighborhood located in Memphis, Tennessee. |
| Bartlett | 59,327 | The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee. |
| Collierville | 51,441 | Town in Tennessee |
| Germantown | 39,240 | City in Shelby County, Tennessee |
| Lakeland | 12,657 | City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States |
| Arlington | 11,625 | Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Millington | 10,635 | City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Memphis distances to largest Tennessee cities
