Population 42,487 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Germantown
Household size in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Germantown sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.71 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Germantown skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Germantown: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Germantown
Renters in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Germantown is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Germantown: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Germantown has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Germantown is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Memphis area. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,080 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,641 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,605 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,190 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,110 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Germantown costs $2,190 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,110 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Germantown
Bachelor's degrees in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.8% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Germantown: 71.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.3% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Germantown: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Germantown has the highest share of high school graduates of any Tennessee city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Germantown
| Period | Germantown | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Germantown has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Germantown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 2.63 | 45.6 | 4.7% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 1986 | $2,190 | 71.7% | 98.2% | 3.3% |
| Cordova | 2.56 | 38.3 | 12.2% | 42.6% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,836 | 43.2% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
| Collierville | 2.87 | 41.0 | 6.2% | 22.6% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,994 | 62.5% | 96.1% | 4.0% |
| Memphis area | 2.65 | 37.7 | 16.3% | 39.5% | 9.8% | 1983 | $1,428 | 30.5% | 89.2% | 6.9% |
| Olive Branch | 2.79 | 39.1 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 2002 | $1,981 | 32.1% | 93.4% | 2.4% |
| Piperton | 2.42 | 57.4 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 2005 | $1,114 | 46.2% | 95.5% | 3.5% |
| Eads | 2.87 | 45.2 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,329 | 41.6% | 94.0% | 6.8% |
| Rossville | 2.37 | 54.7 | 4.2% | 16.0% | 5.7% | 1999 | $939 | 29.5% | 91.2% | 4.4% |
| Southaven | 2.69 | 37.1 | 14.9% | 28.6% | 8.6% | 1996 | $1,721 | 29.4% | 92.9% | 3.1% |
| Taska | 2.76 | 49.7 | 13.8% | 15.4% | 21.4% | 1995 | $1,200 | 10.9% | 82.0% | 2.6% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.46 | 52.4 | 8.7% | 5.6% | 17.0% | 1998 | $1,003 | 14.4% | 83.5% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Germantown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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