Humphrey, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 220, Humphrey's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Humphrey is a small community located in Arkansas, within Jefferson County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 427th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Humphrey is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Humphrey is $17,969. This is 70% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 78% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Humphrey, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $87,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Humphrey is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.0% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Humphrey, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.