Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Memphis: County seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
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 204 years ago in 1818.
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 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:49:54 (1st February 2023) |
| 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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- Official Website
Official website of Memphis
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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 |
Memphis zip code is 38103.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 47157
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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 | City in United States of America |
| Bartlett | 59,327 | City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States |
| 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
