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Humboldt

Tennessee · 7,874 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 $31,995. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,593 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,874
−17%since 2000
from 9,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Humboldt
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,995
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,351 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,223
+47%since 2000
from $14,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(3,503)
Black47.1%(3,707)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(352)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.1%(83)
Diversity Score69.3%(5,457)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Tennessee?

Humboldt, Tennessee has about 7,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Tennessee?

The typical household in Humboldt, Tennessee earns about $31,995 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Tennessee?

About 15.3% 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 27.7% 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 1,760 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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