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Humphreys County

Tennessee · 18,990 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 $48,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,990
+6%since 2000
from 17,929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,411
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,307
+43%since 2000
from $17,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(17,102)
Black2.6%(494)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(449)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other3.6%(693)
Diversity Score21.2%(4,021)
Segregation Score17.8%(3,371)
Diversity Score
21
+117%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County, Tennessee has about 18,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humphreys County, Tennessee earns about $48,411 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 $120,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

About 14.8% 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 15.5% 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 3,195 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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