Memphis Facts and Figures

Whether you are new to Memphis or just brushing up on information, here are some facts and figures that may be of interest to you.

• Population of Memphis: 680,768
• Population of the Memphis metropolitan area (includes Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Desoto, Marshall, Tate, Tunica, and Crittenden counties): 1,230,303
• Total land area of Memphis: 296.03 miles
• Elevation: 262 feet
• Average annual temperature: 62 °F
• Average winter temperature: 43 °F
• Average summer temperature: 80 °F
• Average annual precipitation: 54 inches
• Racial Make Up: Black -- 61.1% White -- 33.6% Asian -- 2.4% Other Races -- 2.9%
• Gender Make Up: Male -- 47.5% Female -- 52.5%
• Median Age: 33.4 years
• Median Income: $35,807
• City Flower: Crape Myrtle
• City Tree: Dogwood
• Founded: 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson
• Incorporated: December 19, 1826