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Millington, TN


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Millington, Tennessee

Introduction to Millington, Tennessee

Millington, Tennessee, in Shelby county, is 15 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is part of the Memphis metropolitan statistical area. About 10,433 people live in Millington.

Millington History

The community of Millington started in 1878 when a local mill owner donated a part of his plantation for settlement. The city was named in the honor of George Millington, the plantation owner. The city was once home to famous pop singer, Justin Timberlake.

Millington and nearby Attractions

  • Meeman Shelby Forest State Park
  • Orgill Park Golf Course
  • Memphis Motorsport Park
  • Memphis Brooks Museum of Arts
  • Pink Palace Museum
  • Jay Etkin Gallery

Things To Do In Millington

Millington has a number of places which provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. One can enjoy a visit to the Meeman - Shelby Forest State Park or the Memphis Motorsport Park for family outings. The local museums provide absorbing insights into the history of this area. Orgill Park Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. In addition, the city hosts the International Goat Days every year.

Millington Transportation

Flights are available from Memphis International Airport.

Millington Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from the University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Mississippi.

High Points

Millington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMillington Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Millington Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Millington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Millington, TN

Comparing Millington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime22

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