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Humboldt

Tennessee · 7,841 residents (2025 est.) · 10.376 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,680 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,787
−18%since 2000
from 9,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,841 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Humboldt
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,109
+109%since 2000
from $14,433 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−17%since 2010
from 0.562 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(5,184)
Black42.9%(4,057)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(148)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(6,021)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(3,444)
Black42.3%(3,291)
Hispanic / Latino6%(465)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.5%(586)
Diversity Score77.1%(6,001)
Diversity Score
77
+21%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Tennessee?

Humboldt, Tennessee has about 7,787 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Tennessee?

The typical household in Humboldt, Tennessee earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, Tennessee expensive?

In Humboldt, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Tennessee?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Tennessee?

About 13.3% of people in Humboldt, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,847 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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