City · Missouri
Memphis, Missouri
Memphis, city, in Scotland County, Missouri. Memphis had 1,762 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,731 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,782 (±206). GEOID 2947270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,762
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,731 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,782 ±206
Median household income
$55,125
±$9,868 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$132,800
±$12,242 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$471
±$107 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Memphis and what county is it in?
Memphis is a city in Scotland County, Missouri. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,111 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Memphis, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,762 people lived in Memphis on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,731 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,782 (±206).
| Measure | Memphis | Scotland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,782 ±206 | 4,686 | no clear change |
| Households | 627 ±77 | 1,550 | −167 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.34 | 2.98 | +0.70 |
| Housing units | 888 ±79 | 2,201 | −99 |
Memphis's population since 2000
From 2,061 in 2000 to 1,762 in 2025: down 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Memphis as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Memphis?
The median resident of Memphis is 37.8 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%.
| Measure | Memphis | Scotland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±5.9 | 36.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±4.4 pts | 29.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±3.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 44.7% ±4.1 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.9% ±2.4 pts | 96.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±4.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±5.7 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±4.2 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3% ±6.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±5.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Memphis earn?
Half of Memphis's 627 households earn less than $55,125 a year (±$9,868), against $68,913 in Scotland County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $46,654 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Memphis | Scotland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,125 ±$9,868 | $68,913 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,719 ±$8,935 | $82,850 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,297 ±$3,977 | $28,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±6.3 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0% ±7.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3% ±5.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±3.4 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±4.4 pts | 81.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Memphis?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Memphis's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $132,800 by its owner (±$12,242). The median renter pays $471 a month including utilities, and 19.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Memphis | Scotland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $132,800 ±$12,242 | $158,800 | +$49,974 |
| Median gross rent | $471 ±$107 | $511 | −$167 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.9% ±12.0 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,083 ±$112 | $1,216 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±8.4 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.2% ±8.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Housing units | 888 ±79 | 2,201 | −99 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7% ±8.0 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.5% ±6.8 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Memphis building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Memphis in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Memphis work and get to work?
80.8% of Memphis's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.0 minutes.
| Measure | Memphis | Scotland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±6.3 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±6.3 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±4.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±5.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.0 min ±3.4 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Memphis?
1 census tract lies mostly in Memphis (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4802Scotland County | 1,849 | $55,903 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Memphis) · Census block assignment files
How does Memphis compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Memphis is the 8,149th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 260th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Memphis ranks 235th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 260th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 180th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 185th | 420 |
| Median household income | 235th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 268th | 420 |
| Median home value | 272nd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 392nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 248th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 202nd | 404 |
| Median age | 238th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 418 |
| Work from home | 149th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 389th | 420 |
Memphis's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Memphis with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Memphis?
21 of the 57 figures for Memphis on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Memphis are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Memphis.