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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Humphreys County

Tennessee · 15,795 residents · 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 $22,256. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,795
−12%vs 2000
vs 17,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,256
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,786 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,614
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,757 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
77.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
2.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(17,030)
Black2.9%(522)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(148)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(1,751)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(15,206)
Black3%(475)
Hispanic / Latino0%(4)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other0.3%(42)
Diversity Score9.1%(1,436)
9
−7%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 21.4 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, Tennessee?

Humphreys County, Tennessee has about 15,795 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Tennessee earns about $22,256 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 $44,100, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 9.2% 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 14.4% of people in Humphreys County, Tennessee 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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