Memphis City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2479 people, 1024 households, and 660 families living in the city. The population density was 1105.2 people per square mile (426.72/kmē), making its Texas's 519th most densely populated city. There were 1245 housing units at an average density of 555.8 per square mile (214.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.38 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. In the Memphis City, 27.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% were 18 to 24, 22.1% were 25 to 44, 22.2% were 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males. The median age is 40 years, the median age of male residents at 37.5 and the median age of female residents at 42.4. The racial makeup of the city was 71.4% White, 9.08% Black or African American, 0.56% American Indian, 0.04% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.29% from two or more races and 17.63% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23102, it is the 253rd poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $27367, it is Texas's 272nd poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13856, it is the 924th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $16236, Males had a median income of $21500 versus $10510 for females.
In 2000, 581 pupils and students, of which 47.85% are male and 52.15% are female, 23.44% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.43% nursery or pri school, 9.12% kindergarten, 49.74% elementary school, 27.88% high school and 4.82% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2479 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2479 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2466 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2455 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2423 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2408 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2386 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2351 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2338 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2234 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2197 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 42 | 7 | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 29 | 53 |
| Elementary school | 143 | 146 | 289 |
| High school | 55 | 107 | 162 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis city, Texas | $23102 | $27367 | $13856 |
| Hall County, Texas | $23016 | $27325 | $13210 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |