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Humphreys County

Tennessee · 17,929 residents · 530.763 sq mi
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Humphreys County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,929
+14%since 1990
from 15,795 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+7%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,786
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,757
+67%since 1990
from $10,614 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Humphreys County to nearby counties

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Income$51,746+45%
Home value$153,600+103%
Population16,183−18%
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HUMPHREYS COUNTY VS
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Income$59,576+66%
Home value$172,700+128%
Population8,479−57%
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HUMPHREYS COUNTY VS
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Income$68,247+91%
Home value$224,100+196%
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HUMPHREYS COUNTY VS
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Income$75,003+110%
Home value$306,400+305%
Population58,662+199%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County, Tennessee has about 17,929 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Tennessee earns about $35,786 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 9.3% 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 10.8% 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 2,134 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 1301Census Tract 1303Census Tract 1305Census Tract 1304Census Tract 1302
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 37185ZIP 37101ZIP 37134ZIP 37078
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