Skip to content

Checked

Memphis, MI

City in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population

1,064

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

948

ZIP codes

0

Memphis and its ZIP codes

Full map

Memphis at a glance

  • Memphis is about 5.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,222, 21% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,300 (8% below Michigan) and median rent is $820 a month.

Local data for Memphis, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Memphis, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,222

Poverty rate

24.7%

Median home value

$213,300

Median rent

$820/mo

Homeownership

67.6%

Bachelor's or higher

14.9%

Median age

45.7

Average commute

38.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (269), Irish Americans (145), Polish Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,038

331,515 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,760

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.7B

FY 2026, $8,695 per person

Macomb County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone91.3%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle1.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Memphis, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

785

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,360

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 16°F

35.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Memphis, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Memphis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RichmondCity5.9 mi2.9
ArmadaVillage6.7 mi0.7
EmmettVillage7 mi1.5
CapacVillage11 mi1.9
New HavenVillage11 mi2.5
RubyCensus-designated place13 mi3.8
RomeoVillage13 mi2.2
AlmontVillage14 mi1.4
New BaltimoreCity14 mi4.6
MarysvilleCity15 mi7.3
St. ClairCity15 mi2.9
YaleCity16 mi1.4
Imlay CityCity18 mi2.5
Port HuronCity18 mi8.1
DrydenVillage18 mi1.1
Marine CityCity19 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Memphis, MI in?
Memphis is in Macomb County, Michigan.
What is the population of Memphis, MI?
About 1,064 people live in Memphis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Memphis?
Nearby places include Richmond (5.9 mi), Armada (6.7 mi), Emmett (7 mi), Capac (11 mi), New Haven (11 mi).

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