Memphis, FL Demographics

A map of Memphis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,251	3,049	35.4%	33.8%
Hispanic	2,894	2,902	31.5%	32.2%
Black	2,627	2,717	28.6%	30.1%
Multiracial	301	215	3.3%	2.4%
Asian	112	57	1.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	84	0.0%	0.9%

Memphis, Florida has an estimated population of 9,185, a slight increase from the 9,024 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% White, 31.5% Hispanic, 28.6% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Memphis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Memphis is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Memphis, that probability was 69.1% in 2020 and 69.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Memphis is ranked the 357th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Memphis was ranked the 358th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Memphis's White Population

3,251 residents of Memphis, or 35.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Memphis is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Memphis ranks 789th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Memphis's population has increased from 33.8% to 35.4%.

Memphis is more White than neighboring Samoset (26.7% White). Memphis is less White than neighboring Palmetto (62.7% White), Ellenton (50.2% White), Bradenton (60.2% White), and West Bradenton (88% White).

Memphis's Black Population

2,627 residents of Memphis, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Memphis is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Memphis ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Black residents' share of Memphis's population has decreased from 30.1% to 28.6%.

Memphis is more Black than neighboring Palmetto (10.5% Black), Ellenton (0.5% Black), Bradenton (12.2% Black), West Bradenton (0.4% Black), and Samoset (21.6% Black).

Memphis's Asian Population

112 residents of Memphis, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Memphis is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Memphis ranks 715th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 96.5%. Asian residents' share of Memphis's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Memphis is more Asian than neighboring Palmetto (0.1% Asian), and Ellenton (0% Asian). Memphis is less Asian than neighboring Bradenton (2.3% Asian), West Bradenton (2.1% Asian), and Samoset (1.3% Asian).

Memphis's Hispanic Population

2,894 residents of Memphis, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Memphis is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Memphis ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Memphis's population has decreased from 32.2% to 31.5%.

Memphis is more Hispanic than neighboring Palmetto (23.7% Hispanic), Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic), and West Bradenton (7.2% Hispanic). Memphis is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellenton (45% Hispanic), and Samoset (42.3% Hispanic).

Memphis's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Memphis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Memphis is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Memphis ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Memphis's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Memphis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto (0.4% Native American/Other), Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Bradenton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Memphis's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Memphis, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Memphis is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Memphis ranks 745th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Memphis's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.3%.

Memphis is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmetto (2.6% Multiracial), and West Bradenton (2.1% Multiracial). Memphis is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellenton (4.2% Multiracial), Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), and Samoset (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.