What Percentage of the Memphis’ Population Is White? and Black?

1. What percentage of the Memphis’ population is white? And black?

There are 63 percent black or african american people and there are 29 percent white people in Memphis.

1. Is there a lot of crime in Memphis?

In 2005 Memphis was the fourth most unsafe city. And in 2006 there was a lot of robbery of business and individuals. Some local experts believed that the increasing number of crimes was because of gang recruitment. But also because of reduction in tax. Besides that homicides increased with 18 percent same year as the increasing number of robbery.

1. What can you see and do in Memphis? 

If you are Blues fan you can visit Beale street. It used to be the center of the black community. Street performers play live music the hole day long and there are also a lot of clubs. Another place you can visit is Memphis Zoo. The zoo is located in midtown Memphis. There is a lot of different animals. An are known for some very special ones. Then you can visit Sun Studio. The cool about the studio is that many famous people started their career there or made some of the most famous songs. For instance Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Another place you can see is Mud Island Amphitheater. It is a concert venue. And it is one of the biggest in Memphis.

1. Name some famous people from Memphis.

Johnny Ace – Musician. Richard Allen – Drummer. Kathy Bates – Actrees. Luther Perkins - musician. Joe Russell – former world backgammon champion.

1. Which famous river is Memphis located on?

Wolf river and Mississippi river.