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Memphis, Texas, in Hall county, is 81 miles SE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 178 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As of the year 2000 census, 2,479 people lived in Memphis.
In Memphis, about 58% of adults are married. Memphis is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.
Approximately 29% of Memphis is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Memphis.
If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Memphis had a median family income of $27,367.
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Memphis.
An estimated 72% of living spaces in Memphis are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.
In Memphis, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Memphis; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Memphis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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