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Humphreys County

Tennessee · 19,646 residents (2025 est.) · 530.763 sq mi
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Humphreys County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,616. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,214
+7%since 2000
from 17,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 34 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,646 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K18K19K20K1990201020202024Humphreys County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(1,053)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(814)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(1,461)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(1,112)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,076)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(2,274)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(2,156)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(2,547)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(2,731)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412%(2,303)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(1,193)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(494)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,616
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,596
+78%since 2000
from $17,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+6%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Humphreys County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(17,030)
Black2.9%(522)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(148)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(17,232)
Black1.8%(337)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(561)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other5.3%(1,027)
Diversity Score
24
+70%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
14
−19%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(322)
Puerto Rican0.3%(49)
Peruvian0.2%(48)
Spaniard0.2%(41)
Dominican0.1%(26)
Argentine0.1%(20)
Honduran0.1%(11)
Cuban0%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(27)
Filipino0.1%(22)
Ancestry
American21.3%(4,096)
English14.4%(2,766)
Irish11.9%(2,292)
German5.6%(1,067)
Scottish2.6%(495)
Polish1.2%(226)
Italian1.2%(221)
French1.1%(215)
Belgian0.9%(172)
Hungarian0.9%(165)
Dutch0.7%(132)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(99)
Norwegian0.5%(98)
Arab0.4%(77)
Syrian0.3%(63)
Welsh0.3%(59)
Turkish0.2%(42)
Russian0.2%(40)
Czech0.1%(21)
Swiss0.1%(21)
Portuguese0.1%(20)
Slovak0.1%(20)
Danish0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(16)
Lebanese0.1%(14)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Haitian0%(7)
British0%(6)
Greek0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.1%(1,796)
Married56.7%(4,418)
Widowed5%(389)
Divorced15.2%(1,187)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(1,598)
Married48.7%(3,945)
Widowed13.8%(1,116)
Divorced17.7%(1,437)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County, Tennessee has about 19,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Tennessee earns about $60,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humphreys County, Tennessee expensive?

In Humphreys County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $193,400, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Humphreys County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of people in Humphreys County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humphreys County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Humphreys County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,419 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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