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Humphreys County

Tennessee · 18,538 residents · 530.763 sq mi
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Humphreys County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
18,538
+3%since 2000
from 17,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,486
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,874
+18%since 2000
from $17,757 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(17,498)
Black2.5%(455)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(278)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.3%(235)
Diversity Score13%(2,418)
Diversity Score
13
+34%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County, Tennessee has about 18,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Tennessee earns about $41,486 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 $104,900, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 13.2% 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 12.9% 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 2,743 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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