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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Humphreys County

Mississippi · 11,206 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 $20,566. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,000. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,206
−8%since 1990
from 12,134 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+9%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Humphreys County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,566
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,696 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,926
+52%since 1990
from $7,201 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.2%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
61.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
38.6% rent
2.2
−23%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 11,206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Mississippi earns about $20,566 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 $46,000, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

About 11.6% 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 38.2% of people in Humphreys County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humphreys County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Humphreys County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 928 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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