Memphis, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 56, Memphis's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Memphis is a small community located in Alabama, within Pickens County. The total population is 56. It ranks as the 573rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Memphis is 37.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Memphis is $2,499. This is 96% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Memphis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $57,200. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 22.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Memphis is Black or African American, making up 82.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.9%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 25.6%).

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Memphis, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.