Humphreys County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Humphreys County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Humphreys County, Tennessee is 18,956 people, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look at the total population in Humphreys County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,956
+2.31%
+3.69%
2020
18,528
+0.5%
-
2019
18,435
+0.64%
-
2018
18,318
+0.2%
-
2017
18,281
 - -

Population of Humphreys County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.4%
92.9%
 -1.61%
Black/African American
1.1%
3.6%
 -69.44%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.3%
 +13.04%
Asian
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.6%
 +416.67%
Other
0.7%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Humphreys County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 +1.92% 40.6 +1.25% 44.7 +1.13%
2020 41.7 -0.71% 40.1 -0.99% 44.2 -0.23%
2019 42 +0.96% 40.5 +0.25% 44.3 -0.23%
2018 41.6 -1.19% 40.4 -1.46% 44.4 +3.26%
2017 42.1 - 41 - 43 -

The median age of Humphreys County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,141 -14.22% 1,028 -11.64% 981 909
10 to 19 1,082 +27.47% 1,085 +24.91% 1,403 1,363
20 to 29 1,002 +16.88% 1,079 -17.83% 1,178 888
30 to 39 1,078 -4.08% 1,033 +21.93% 1,014 1,275
40 to 49 1,144 -0.72% 1,165 -17.32% 1,132 971
50 to 59 1,295 +8.08% 1,355 +13.18% 1,399 1,542
60 to 69 1,166 +2.71% 1,206 +4.52% 1,188 1,259
70+ 1,077 +2.5% 1,345 +1.12% 1,100 1,354

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Humphreys County, Tennessee is $49,745.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Humphreys County.

  • Under 25
    $32,857.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,539.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,269.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,365.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Humphreys County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Humphreys County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Humphreys County, Tennessee is currently $67,336.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.01% of households in Humphreys County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Humphreys County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Humphreys County is $26,920.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Humphreys County by the total population of Humphreys County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Humphreys County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Humphreys County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Humphreys County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Humphreys County over the age of 16 is 15,378.

Of those people, a total of 56.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Humphreys County is 50.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,078 42.70% 2.30%
20 to 24 years 958 74.20% 17.40%
25 to 29 years 1,108 85.20% 37.20%
30 to 34 years 998 93.90% 9.90%
35 to 44 years 2,191 80.30% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 2,489 76.90% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 1,655 49.90% 11.10%
60 to 64 years 1,123 48.80% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 2,207 20.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,571 4.70% 4.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Humphreys County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,501 55.50% 9.70%
Black or African American 209 55.50% 48.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 59 59.30% 0.00%
Asian 144 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 36 2.80% 100.00%
Two or more races 429 63.90% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 338 82.50% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,390 55.30% 9.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Humphreys County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Humphreys County is 7,730, with median earnings of $30,444.00.

Women in Humphreys County, Tennessee earning approximately 61.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,730 $30,444.00
Male 4,023 $38,999.00
Female 3,707 $23,845.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 515 $84,850.00
Business and Financial 244 $47,639.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $16,432.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $66,307.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $58,155.00
Community and Social Service 236 $6,891.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 460 $45,433.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $12,279.00
Healthcare Practitioners 404 $45,172.00
Healthcare Support 293 $21,282.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $30,599.00
Law Enforcement 126 $41,136.00
Food Preparation and Serving 419 $4,405.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 144 $25,882.00
Personal Care and Service 146 $13,125.00
Sales 711 $21,185.00
Office and Administrative Support 798 $30,538.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 64 $17,286.00
Construction and Extraction 566 $40,199.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 282 $39,615.00
Production 1,361 $32,784.00
Transportation and Material Moving 164 $21,389.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 394 $105,807.00 121 $31,518.00
Business and Financial 91 $73,098.00 153 $35,515.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 77 $66,420.00 66 $22,426.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $0.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $51,339.00 183 $6,466.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $56,176.00 424 $44,474.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $12,279.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $53,393.00 322 $43,548.00
Healthcare Support 42 $0.00 251 $21,727.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 121 $30,391.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 126 $41,136.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $5,750.00 356 $4,311.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $26,176.00 18 $18,333.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $19,375.00 124 $9,583.00
Sales 362 $28,148.00 349 $7,118.00
Office and Administrative Support 204 $38,521.00 594 $29,521.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 64 $17,286.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 566 $40,199.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 221 $52,518.00 61 $0.00
Production 779 $47,557.00 582 $25,652.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $12,468.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,688 households in Humphreys County, with an average household size of 2.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,371 families in Humphreys County with an average family size of 3.47 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,633 239 499 2,317
Average Household Size 3.42 3.67 5.16 1.21
Total Families 3,633 239 499 0
Average Household Size 3.3 3.28 4.78 0

Poverty

Of the 4,371 families in Humphreys County, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Humphreys County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,866 housing units in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,688 75.43%
Vacant 2,178 24.57%

12.87% of the total 8,866 housing units in Humphreys County are rental units. This is approximately 1,141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,324 are occupied by the owner - or 60.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Humphreys County is $707.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Humphreys County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    223
  • Less than $500
    108
  • $500 to $999
    823
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    189
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Humphreys County is $139,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Humphreys County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    582
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,245
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    996
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    793
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    904
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    643
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    110
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Humphreys County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Humphreys County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    653
  • 1940 to 1949
    460
  • 1950 to 1959
    771
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,021
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,495
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,079
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,612
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,086
  • 2010 to 2013
    689
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Humphreys County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    189
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,853
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,543
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,103

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Humphreys County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Humphreys County that commute to work in a particular way.

34.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Humphreys County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    82
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    988
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    654
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    686
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,102
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    438
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    870
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    166
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    319
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    670
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    967
  • 90 or more minutes
    488

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Humphreys County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Humphreys County, Tennessee

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