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Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County, Tennessee. Humphreys County had 19,646 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 47085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,990 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,214
Median household income
$60,616
±$6,764 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$193,400
±$11,141 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$862
±$110 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Humphreys County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,990 residents in Humphreys County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,646 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,214 over 531 square miles of land.
| Measure | Humphreys County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,214 | 7,066,383 | +779 |
| Households | 7,241±301 | 2,824,277 | +478 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.11 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,892±30 | 3,143,670 | −63 |
Humphreys County's population since 2000
From 17,929 in 2000 to 19,646 in 2025: up 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Waverly with 4,430 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Waverly | 4,297 | $43,773 |
|---|---|---|
| New Johnsonville | 1,804 | $78,661 |
| McEwen | 1,643 | $60,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Humphreys County?
The median resident of Humphreys County is 43.3 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Humphreys County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.8 | 38.9 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.1%±0.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.7%±0.8 pts | 71.0% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±2.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | +3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±2.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±2.3 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Humphreys County earn?
Half of Humphreys County's 7,241 households earn less than $60,616 a year (±$6,764), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $56,202 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Humphreys County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,616±$6,764 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,659±$5,347 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,596±$2,204 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.8%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±7.4 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±3.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±3.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Humphreys County?
Owners occupy 78.3% of Humphreys County's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 by its owner (±$11,141). The median renter pays $862 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Humphreys County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,400±$11,141 | $286,700 | +$53,347 |
| Median gross rent | $862±$110 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±11.1 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,246±$80 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3%±4.0 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,892±30 | 3,143,670 | −63 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±7.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±3.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6%±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±2.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Humphreys County building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units across Humphreys County in 2025 (42 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Humphreys County get to work?
78.3% of Humphreys County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Humphreys County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±3.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±2.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±4.4 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2%±3.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 12.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.7 min±3.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
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 are Humphreys County's census tracts?
Humphreys County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,724 (Tract 1303) to $79,732 (Tract 1305).
| Tract 130147085130100 | 5,564±538 | $77,976 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 130247085130200 | 2,584±420 | $49,861 |
| Tract 130347085130300 | 5,208±385 | $46,724 |
| Tract 130447085130400 | 2,696±402 | $77,188 |
| Tract 130547085130500 | 3,162±361 | $79,732 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Humphreys County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 69th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th of 95 |
| Median household income | 43rd of 95 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 95 |
| Median age | 38th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Humphreys County 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' school search.