Town · Tennessee
Huntsville, Tennessee
Huntsville, town, in Scott County, Tennessee. Huntsville had 1,709 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 1,740; the 2020 Census counted 1,270 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,814 (±432). GEOID 4736640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,270 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,814 ±432
Median household income
$31,313
±$7,822 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$201,100
±$93,302 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$668
±$56 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Huntsville and what county is it in?
Huntsville is a town in Scott County, Tennessee. It covers 8.3 square miles of land, 153 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Huntsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,709 people lived in Huntsville on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Huntsville, 1,740, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 1,270: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,814 (±432).
| Measure | Huntsville | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,814 ±432 | 22,113 | no clear change |
| Households | 726 ±180 | 8,755 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.27 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 822 ±190 | 9,873 | no clear change |
Huntsville's population since 2000
From 981 in 2000 to 1,709 in 2025: up 74.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Huntsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huntsville?
The median resident of Huntsville is 31.5 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 2.1%.
| Measure | Huntsville | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 ±6.9 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±7.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.5% ±3.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±6.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7% ±3.9 pts | 96.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 24.4% ±7.0 pts | 25.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7% ±7.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2% ±7.2 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9% ±4.8 pts | 12.9% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.8% ±11.9 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huntsville earn?
Half of Huntsville's 726 households earn less than $31,313 a year (±$7,822), against $44,711 in Scott County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $27,899 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huntsville | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,313 ±$7,822 | $44,711 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $50,571 ±$8,771 | $58,520 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,905 ±$4,144 | $24,452 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.9% ±10.8 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.3% ±24.6 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.2% ±11.9 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±3.2 pts | 79.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huntsville?
Owners occupy 27.1% of Huntsville's occupied homes and renters 72.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,100 by its owner (±$93,302). The median renter pays $668 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huntsville | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,100 ±$93,302 | $124,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $668 ±$56 | $686 | +$142 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1% ±15.0 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,641 ±$692 | $1,171 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 27.1% ±8.6 pts | 71.6% | −17.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 72.9% ±8.6 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Housing units | 822 ±190 | 9,873 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.8% ±9.6 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% ±9.3 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±3.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±4.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±4.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Huntsville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Huntsville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huntsville work and get to work?
66.7% of Huntsville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes.
| Measure | Huntsville | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.8% ±7.6 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±13.2 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.9% ±13.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.2% ±6.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±5.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±5.7 | 30.1 min | +10.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Huntsville?
No census tract lies mostly in Huntsville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9752Scott County | 5,422 | $43,074 |
| Tract 9753Scott County | 2,429 | $35,870 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Huntsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Huntsville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Huntsville is the 8,265th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 192nd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Huntsville ranks 281st of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 192nd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 203rd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 277th | 289 |
| Median household income | 281st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 270th | 289 |
| Median home value | 166th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 242nd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 214th | 276 |
| Median age | 279th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 288th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 66th | 288 |
Huntsville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Huntsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Huntsville?
20 of the 57 figures for Huntsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huntsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Huntsville.