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As recently as 2017, @MemphisChamber marketed the city as having a workforce at wage rates lower than most of the country.
Median household income for AA is around $33K. 43% of workers earn less than $15/hr.
But yeah, tell me more about affordability.
Median household income for AA is around $33K. 43% of workers earn less than $15/hr.
But yeah, tell me more about affordability.
If you want to #MoveToMemphis, please do. But come with your eyes wide open.
80% of folks here make less than $79K.
Half make less than $37K.
80% of folks here make less than $79K.
Half make less than $37K.
This is 2010 Census data (or maybe 2012-2016 ACS) but either way, it’s a bit dated.
Median household income for whites is just $57K. Blacks, about $30K.
So yeah, you can ball out in Memphis with $50K or even $100K but most households don’t make that.
Median household income for whites is just $57K. Blacks, about $30K.
So yeah, you can ball out in Memphis with $50K or even $100K but most households don’t make that.
