Memphis, TX Demographics

A map of Memphis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,104	1,065	50.8%	52.0%
Hispanic	807	762	37.1%	37.2%
Multiracial	120	47	5.5%	2.3%
Black	104	162	4.8%	7.9%
Native American/Other	27	5	1.2%	0.2%
Asian	12	7	0.6%	0.3%

Memphis, Texas has an estimated population of 2,174, an increase from the 2,048 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 37.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 58.4% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Memphis is ranked the 711th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 700th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Memphis's White Population

1,104 residents of Memphis, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Memphis is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Memphis ranks 975th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Memphis's population has decreased from 52.0% to 50.8%.

Memphis is more White than neighboring Lakeview (32.3% White), Estelline (34.4% White), Quail (29.4% White), and Lelia Lake (16.7% White). Memphis is less White than neighboring Hedley (95.9% White).

Memphis's Black Population

104 residents of Memphis, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Memphis is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Memphis ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Black residents' share of Memphis's population has decreased from 7.9% to 4.8%.

Memphis is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (0% Black), Hedley (0% Black), Quail (0% Black), and Lelia Lake (0% Black). Memphis is less Black than neighboring Estelline (8.9% Black).

Memphis's Asian Population

12 residents of Memphis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Memphis is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Memphis ranks 954th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Memphis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Memphis is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0% Asian), Hedley (0% Asian), Estelline (0% Asian), Quail (0% Asian), and Lelia Lake (0% Asian).

Memphis's Hispanic Population

807 residents of Memphis, or 37.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Memphis is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Memphis ranks 789th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Memphis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.1%.

Memphis is more Hispanic than neighboring Hedley (2.5% Hispanic). Memphis is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (67.7% Hispanic), Estelline (53.3% Hispanic), Quail (70.6% Hispanic), and Lelia Lake (83.3% Hispanic).

Memphis's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Memphis, or 1.2% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Memphis ranks 1390th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 440.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Memphis's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Memphis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0% Native American/Other), Hedley (0% Native American/Other), Estelline (0% Native American/Other), Quail (0% Native American/Other), and Lelia Lake (0% Native American/Other).

Memphis's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Memphis, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Memphis is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Memphis ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Memphis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 155.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Memphis's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.5%.

Memphis is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (0% Multiracial), Hedley (1.6% Multiracial), Estelline (3.3% Multiracial), Quail (0% Multiracial), and Lelia Lake (0% 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.