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Huntingdon

Tennessee · 4,439 residents · 11.839 sq mi
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Huntingdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,400. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
4,439
+2%since 2000
from 4,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Huntingdon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,958
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,536
+30%since 2000
from $17,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,492)
Black17.7%(770)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(27)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(1,666)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,394)
Black15.2%(673)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(92)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other7.3%(324)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,251)
Diversity Score
51
+32%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+104%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntingdon, Tennessee?

Huntingdon, Tennessee has about 4,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntingdon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Huntingdon, Tennessee earns about $26,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntingdon, Tennessee expensive?

In Huntingdon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Huntingdon, Tennessee?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Huntingdon, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntingdon, Tennessee?

About 35.6% of people in Huntingdon, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntingdon, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntingdon, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 259 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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