Welcome to Memphis ...
The village of Memphis is located in Saunders County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Memphis, you might consider that their post office opened in 1888.
When the people of Memphis refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Memphian<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Memphis has a population of 110 people<3> (see below for details).
Memphis is 1,090 feet [332 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Memphis lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Memphis: (402) & (531)<5>
The ZIP code for Memphis: 68042<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Memphis had an population of 110 people. This is a decrease of 3.51% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 3.77% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Memphis had a population of 114 people. This makes Memphis the county's 13th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 114 people, the population of Memphis increased 7.55% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 106 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Memphis.
Communities Also Named Memphis ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Memphis - they are located in Alabama (2), Florida, Indiana, Michigan (2), Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Memphis.
Communities near Memphis ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Memphis.
- Elkhorn
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
- Elkhorn is located in Douglas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhorn <8>
- Gretna
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
- Gretna is located in Sarpy County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,024 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <8>
- Wahoo
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahoo
- Wahoo is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,603 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wahoo <8>
- Waverly
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
- Waverly is located in Lancaster County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,128 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waverly <8>
- Valley
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley
- Valley is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,928 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley <8>
- Ashland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
- Ashland is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,724 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashland <8>
- Springfield
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springfield have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Sarpy County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,622 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <8>
- Yutan
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yutan
- Yutan is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,352 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yutan <8>
- Louisville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisville
- Louisville is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,315 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisville <8>
- Eagle
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle
- Eagle is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,105 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle <8>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Memphis. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Memphis.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Memphis. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Memphis.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Memphis. See our Newspapers Page for Memphis.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Memphis ...
Looking for more information about Memphis? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Memphis, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Memphis.
Adding Memphis to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Memphis in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Memphis was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<9>
From that list, the Memphis post office opened in 1888.
We also found Memphis on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Nebraska (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Memphis.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Memphis. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saunders County: www.co.saunders.ne.us/
The official website for State of Nebraska: www.nebraska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Nebraska's counties, including Saunders, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Memphis refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a village's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Memphis may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Memphis. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Memphis - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (531) is an overlay for area code (402). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Memphis). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Memphis or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <9> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |