Memphis is a city located in Scotland County Missouri. Memphis has a 2024 population of 1,713. It is also the county seat of Scotland County. Memphis is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,731 in 2020.
The average household income in Memphis is $50,917 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Memphis is 36.4 years: 36.4 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Memphis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,774 | 95.27% |
| Two or more races | 67 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.97% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 658 | 2.71 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.08 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Married | 239 | 3.72 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Female | 76 | 5.92 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 27 | 3.96 | 100 | 0 |
4
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 9.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 42.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 304 | 25.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,169 | 1,083 | 180 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,958 | $0 | $38,646 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,150 | $0 | $41,500 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $25,313 | $21,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,716 | $41,042 | $26,625 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $56,648 | $28,005 |
$27,716
Average Earnings
$41,042
Average Male
$26,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.97% of Memphis residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,710 | 178 | 10.41% |
| Multiple | 42 | 28 | 66.67% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.71%
Male Poverty Rate
11.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Memphis is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Memphis is White, with 10.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.86% |
| High School | 17.33% |
| Some College | 7.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,375 | $69,670 |
| Households | $40,745 | $50,917 |
| Married Families | $69,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,077 | $27,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 6.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.24%
Born in Memphis
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Memphis residents were born in the United States, with 75.24% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,692 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,696 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,700 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 1,705 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 1,709 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 1,713 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 1,718 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 1,708 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,720 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | -109 | -5.92% |
| 2019 | 1,840 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,840 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 1,849 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 1,834 | 30 | 1.66% |
| 2015 | 1,804 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,813 | -20 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,833 | 10 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 1,823 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,814 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,812 | 0 | 0% |