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Humboldt

Tennessee · 8,452 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 $26,712. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,452
−11%since 2000
from 9,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Humboldt
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,712
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,351 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,532
+49%since 2000
from $14,433 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48%(4,057)
Black47.7%(4,031)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(264)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.9%(72)
Diversity Score67.4%(5,699)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Tennessee?

Humboldt, Tennessee has about 8,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Tennessee?

The typical household in Humboldt, Tennessee earns about $26,712 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Tennessee?

About 11.1% 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 29.5% 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 1,182 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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