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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Huntsville

Tennessee · 981 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 $20,069. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,100. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

981
+42%since 1990
from 690 in 1990
1990 – 2025
118 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 83 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−9%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5709301K2K2K1990201020202024Huntsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,069
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,469
+90%since 1990
from $8,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $212 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
48.0% rent
3.3
+57%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Tennessee?

Huntsville, Tennessee has about 981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Huntsville, Tennessee earns about $20,069 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Tennessee?

About 13.5% 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 24.1% of people in Huntsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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