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Humphreys County

Mississippi · 9,375 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 $25,131. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,831 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,100. The poverty rate of 42.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,375
−16%since 2000
from 11,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+13%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Humphreys County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,131
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,566 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,282
+22%since 2000
from $10,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(2,133)
Black74.1%(6,949)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(202)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.6%(4,560)
Diversity Score
49
−7%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

Humphreys County, Mississippi has about 9,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Mississippi earns about $25,131 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 $60,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Mississippi?

About 11.5% 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 42.9% 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 2,759 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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