Memphis is a very large city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 649,845 people and 161 constituent neighborhoods, Memphis is the largest community in Tennessee.

Unlike some cities, Memphis isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Memphis are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Memphis is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Memphis who work in office and administrative support jobs (18.63%), sales jobs (11.09%), and management occupations (7.10%).

Memphis is one of the most car-oriented large cities in America. A full 93.9% of people drive their car alone to work each day. If you like to drive, you'll love it. And you better. Because walking to work is just not a viable option for most people who live in Memphis. Highways, wide streets, parking lots, and shopping centers are part of the common Memphis landscape.

Memphis Information and Demographics

The overall education level of Memphis is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 14.96%: 20.87% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Memphis in 2000 was $17,838, which is upper middle income relative to Tennessee, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $71,352 for a family of four.

Memphis is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Memphis home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Memphis is African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Memphis include English, Irish, and German.

The most common language spoken in Memphis is English. Some people also speak Spanish.