About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Memphis population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Memphis.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Memphis, TN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA) (MPHPOP) from 1970 to 2024 about Memphis, MS, AR, TN, residents, population, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Memphis population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Memphis across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Memphis was 618,639, a 0.83% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Memphis population was 623,840, a decline of 0.90% compared to a population of 629,493 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Memphis decreased by 70,064. In this period, the peak population was 688,703 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Memphis is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Memphis population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Memphis Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Memphis population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Memphis.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Memphis, TX Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

In 2021, the population of the Memphis metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.34 million people. This is consistent with the previous year, when the population was also about 1.34 million people.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Memphis metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Shelby County, TN (TNSHPOP) from 1970 to 2024 about Shelby County, TN; Memphis; TN; residents; population; and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

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Comprehensive demographic dataset for Frayser, Memphis, TN, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Memphis population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of West Memphis.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• West Memphis, AR Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Resident Population in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA) was 1339.34500 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA) reached a record high of 1346.34600 in January of 2019 and a record low of 911.12300 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Shelby County, TN (LAUCN471570000000005) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about Shelby County, TN; Memphis; TN; household survey; persons; employment; and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Memphis, , IN, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in DeSoto County, MS (B03002001E028033) from 2009 to 2023 about De Soto County, MS; Memphis; MS; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA) (LAUMT473282000000004A) from 1990 to 2024 about Memphis, MS, AR, TN, household survey, persons, unemployment, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Memphis by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Memphis across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.49% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Memphis is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Memphis total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Memphis Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here