Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

1.34M

0.585% 1-year decline

2021 Median Age

36.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,926

5.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$172,700

7.07% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

615,715

0.597% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Memphis, TN-MS-AR had a population of 1.34M people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $56,926. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined from 1.34M to 1.34M, a −0.585% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,896 to $56,926, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.27%), Other (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%).

None of the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are University of Memphis (4,820 degrees awarded in 2021), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,744 degrees), and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (487010) (1,477 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $172,700, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

Most people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 2 cars per household.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR borders Blytheville, AR, Clarksdale, MS, Forrest City, AR, Helena-West Helena, AR, Jonesboro, AR, and Oxford, MS.

About the photo: The Memphis Arches, the Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River at sunset, looking west toward Arkansas.

Photo by Jeremy Sorrells

United States Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Memphis, TN-MS-AR is home to a population of 1.34M people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.45% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were born outside of the country (72.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (630k people) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 566k White (Non-Hispanic) and 30.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
630k ± 1.82k
White (Non-Hispanic)
566k ± 779
White (Hispanic)
30.4k ± 2.28k

5.8%

Hispanic Population

77.5k people

5.8% of the people in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are hispanic (77.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Memphis, TN-MS-AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
165,982 ± 16,473 people
India
39,774 ± 8,052 people
Guatemala
27,097 ± 6,502 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 165,982 Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas residents, followed by India with 39,774 and Guatemala with 27,097.

Foreign-Born Population

5.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

72.8k people

5.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

71.5k people

As of 2021, 5.45% of Memphis, TN-MS-AR residents (72.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
22,690 ± 1,087
Gulf War (2001-)
14,742 ± 1,137
Gulf War (1990s)
13,573 ± 1,257

Memphis, TN-MS-AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Memphis, TN-MS-AR employs 616k people. The largest industries in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (87,213 people), Transportation & Warehousing (77,285 people), and Retail Trade (64,340 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,376), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,513), and Utilities ($64,000).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

616k

2021 Value

± 6,921

−0.597%

1 Year decline

± 1.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined at a rate of −0.597%, from 619k employees to 616k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (76,087 people), Management Occupations (58,897 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (56,507 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

616k

2021 Value

± 6,921

−0.597%

1 Year decline

± 1.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Memphis, TN-MS-AR declined at a rate of −0.597%, from 619k employees to 616k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (87,213 people), Transportation & Warehousing (77,285 people), and Retail Trade (64,340 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Memphis, TN-MS-AR, though some of these residents may live in Memphis, TN-MS-AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,992

Median earning men ± $574

$33,944

Median earning women ± $477

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,187), Public Administration ($61,101), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,984).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,524), and Public Administration ($44,061).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

10,701
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
7,244
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,679
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$12.2M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$8.67M
Manufacturing
$7.36M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $81.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.9B) and Electronics ($68.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

Total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$47.5B
Alabama
$43.2B
Georgia
$42.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $47.5B, followed by Alabama with $43.2B and Georgia and $42.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.914%).

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Memphis, TN-MS-AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.914%)
Independent and Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR awarded 15,462 degrees. The student population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,683 male students and 35,688 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are White (6,827 and 45.1%), followed by Black or African American (6,045 and 40%), Hispanic or Latino (701 and 4.64%), and Unknown (610 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Memphis, TN-MS-AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Memphis (4,820 and 31.2%), Northwest Mississippi Community College (1,744 and 11.3%), and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (487010) (1,477 and 9.55%).

The most popular majors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (852 and 5.51%), General Studies (775 and 5.01%), and Medical Assistant (751 and 4.86%).

The median tuition costs in Memphis, TN-MS-AR are $14,290 for private four year colleges, and $8,871 and $16,929 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 56,371 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 56,371 students enrolled in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 23,510 records, of which 69.9% were women and 30.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
421 degree-majors awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
474 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
437 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Registered Nursing with 421 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Memphis, TN-MS-AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Memphis
4,820 degrees awarded
Northwest Mississippi Community College
1,744 degrees awarded
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (487010)
1,477 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Memphis with 4,820 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,507 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, which is 0.553 times less than the 9,955 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,827 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6,045 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,290) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,625) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Measure

In 2021, 0.838% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.749% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.21M), Some college (2.28M), and Secondary Education (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was $172,700 in 2021, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,300 to $172,700, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is 60.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is $56,926. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Benton County, AR, with respective values of $82,224 and $76,887.

Housing

Property

$172,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,857

$306,405

Median Property Taxes

±$4,349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Memphis, TN-MS-AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.7% of the housing units in Memphis, TN-MS-AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Memphis, TN-MS-AR was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Benton County, AR, with respective values of $82,224 and $76,887.

The following map shows all of the counties in Memphis, TN-MS-AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,926

Median Household Income

± $741

505k

Number of Households

± 6,213

In 2021, the median household income of the 505k households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew to $56,926 from the previous year's value of $53,896.

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Memphis, TN-MS-AR is from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 and income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

The income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 and income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (5.74%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Memphis, TN-MS-AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.32% of the workforce in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Memphis, TN-MS-AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Memphis, TN-MS-AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Memphis, TN-MS-AR (221k out of 1.31M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Memphis, TN-MS-AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Memphis, TN-MS-AR has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 patients).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Memphis, TN-MS-AR grew by 2.89% from 10.8% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Memphis, TN-MS-AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.