Memphis, Florida

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Memphis, Florida
Location in Manatee County and the state of Florida
Location in Manatee County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°32′23″N 82°33′47″W / 27.53972°N 82.56306°W / 27.53972; -82.56306Coordinates: 27°32′23″N 82°33′47″W / 27.53972°N 82.56306°W / 27.53972; -82.56306
Country United States
State Florida
County Manatee
Area
 • Total3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Land3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total7,848
 • Density2,452/sq mi (957/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)941
FIPS code12-44175[1]
GNIS feature ID0286711[2]

Memphis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,848 at the 2010 census. It is part of the BradentonSarasotaVenice Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3]

Geography[edit]

Memphis is located at 27°32′23″N 82°33′47″W / 27.53972°N 82.56306°W / 27.53972; -82.56306 (27.539798, -82.562966).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land. This city is the southern terminus for US Route 19.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
19602,647
19703,20721.2%
19805,50171.5%
19906,76022.9%
20007,2647.5%
20107,8488.0%
source:[5]

At the 2010 census there were 7,848 people, 2,501 households, and 1,835 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,297.1 people per square mile (887.5/km2). There were 3,204 housing units at an average density of 895.6/sq mi (346.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 44.74% White, 36.34% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 7.81% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.5%.[1]

Of the 2,501 households 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.3% of households were one person and 9.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.26.

The age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median household income was $32,576 and the median family income was $35,600. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,979 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,778. About 16.5% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=12
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-17.