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 $64,815 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Memphis is 37 years: 36.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Memphis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,800 | 96.77% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.22% |
| 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 | 649 | 2.76 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 277 | 3.58 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 273 | 1.12 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 74 | 5.16 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 25 | 4.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 8.35% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 8.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 8.43% |
| High School Graduate | 452 | 36.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 3.36% |
| Some College | 306 | 25.04% |
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 | 1,188 | 1,061 | 204 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 16 | 5 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $65,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $54,107 | $44,489 |
| High School Graduate | $24,554 | $35,625 | $23,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,342 | $48,229 | $27,835 |
| Some College | $31,731 | $57,938 | $29,299 |
$29,342
Average Earnings
$48,229
Average Male
$27,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of Memphis residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,747 | 226 | 12.94% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.41%
Male Poverty Rate
10.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Memphis is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Memphis is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.85% |
| High School | 25.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
| Some College | 0.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $83,435 |
| Households | $49,598 | $64,815 |
| Married Families | $92,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,198 | $34,804 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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
62
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 4.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
2%
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
72.53%
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 72.53% 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% |