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Memphis, FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida.

Population

9,185

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,823

ZIP codes

0

Memphis and its ZIP codes

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Memphis at a glance

  • Memphis is about 6.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $74,839, close to the Florida median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,800 (13% below Florida) and median rent is $1,173 a month.

Local data for Memphis, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Memphis, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,839

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$313,800

Median rent

$1,173/mo

Homeownership

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

22.5%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,369), German Americans (656), Irish Americans (599).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatee County. PPP loans are for Memphis.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,511

146,007 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,505

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.9B

FY 2026, $9,690 per person

Manatee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Memphis, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled9.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle2.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Memphis, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

360

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

28,439

17.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

56.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Memphis, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.9%

U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts

Cities near Memphis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmettoCity1.9 mi5.4
EllentonCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.3
BradentonCity4.3 mi14.3
West BradentonCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.3
SamosetCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.5
West SamosetCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.3
South BradentonCensus-designated place5.9 mi4.5
Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place8 mi3.5
CortezCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.2
WhitfieldCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.4
Holmes BeachCity9.9 mi1.7
Bradenton BeachCity9.9 mi0.5
Anna MariaCity11 mi0.7
Longboat KeyTown11 mi4.1
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place12 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Memphis, FL in?
Memphis is in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the population of Memphis, FL?
About 9,185 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Memphis?
Nearby places include Palmetto (1.9 mi), Ellenton (2.8 mi), Bradenton (4.3 mi), West Bradenton (4.4 mi), Samoset (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023