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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Humphreys County

Mississippi · 12,134 residents · 418.68 sq mi
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Humphreys County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,000. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,134
+8%vs 2000
vs 11,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 30.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Humphreys County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,696
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,566 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,201
−34%vs 2000
vs $10,926 in 2000
US average: $14,340
45.9%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$235
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $313 in 2000
US average: $450
58.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.4% in 2000
41.3% rent
2.9
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(3,006)
Black71%(7,955)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(168)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(5,869)
1990
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(3,856)
Black68.1%(8,260)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(19)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%(4)
Diversity Score54.7%(6,634)
55
+4%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

Humphreys County, Mississippi has about 12,134 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Humphreys County, Mississippi earns about $12,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humphreys County, Mississippi expensive?

In Humphreys County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $37,000, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Humphreys County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

About 45.9% of people in Humphreys County, Mississippi 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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