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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Huntsville

Tennessee · 690 residents · 8.299 sq mi
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Huntsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,625. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 291 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

690
−30%vs 2000
vs 981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
+10%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5709301K2K2K1990201020202024Huntsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,069 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,687
−47%vs 2000
vs $16,469 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.6%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$212
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
54.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.0% in 2000
45.4% rent
2.1
−36%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(948)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(38)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.0%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Huntsville, Tennessee?

Huntsville, Tennessee has about 690 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Huntsville, Tennessee earns about $16,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Huntsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $212 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Tennessee?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, Tennessee?

About 33.6% of people in Huntsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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