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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Humboldt

Tennessee · 9,467 residents · 10.376 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,351. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,467
−2%since 1990
from 9,634 in 1990
1990 – 2025
912 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 928 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+10%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Humboldt
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,351
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,624 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,433
+46%since 1990
from $9,892 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
36.3% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(5,890)
Black38.8%(3,736)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(5,803)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(5,184)
Black42.9%(4,057)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(148)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score63.6%(6,021)
64
+6%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Tennessee?

Humboldt, Tennessee has about 9,467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Tennessee?

The typical household in Humboldt, Tennessee earns about $26,351 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Tennessee?

About 7.4% 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 18.1% 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 167 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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