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Compare Memphis to Jackson

This post compares Memphis, Tennessee to Jackson, Tennessee across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Memphis (city) Jackson (city)
Population 654,723 66,977
Income (median) $35,827 $36,588
Home Value (median) $94,200 $131,800
White 29% 51%
Black 63% 44%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 30% 30%
Age (median) 33 36
Rentals 52% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Memphis or Jackson?
A: Memphis has a much larger population count than Jackson: 654723 compared with 66977 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Memphis or in Jackson?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Memphis.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Memphis or Jackson?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Memphis.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Memphis does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 52% for Memphis versus 45% for Jackson.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Memphis may include: Chattanooga, Jackson, and Clarksville.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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