- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee
Population 16 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee
2023
18.4% of 466 thousand people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Memphis, Tennessee compared
How does Memphis, Tennessee compare to other Tennessee and National averages?
Memphis, Tennessee
18.4%
Tennessee
12.6% (-32% lower than Memphis, Tennessee)
National average
11.6% (-37% lower than Memphis, Tennessee)
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee
Historical Timeline
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee historical data
2015 - 20.9%
The 2015 20.9% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 21.2%
The 2016 increase to 21.2% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2017 - 19.8%
The 2017 decrease to 19.8% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 22.6%
The 2018 increase to 22.6% from 2017 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.
2019 - 17.9%
The 2019 decrease to 17.9% from 2018 represents a -4.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.6%
The 2021 increase to 19.6% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.9%
The 2022 decrease to 17.9% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2023 - 18.4%
The 2023 increase to 18.4% from 2022 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Memphis, Tennessee Poverty dataset.