Humphreys County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Humphreys County, Tennessee has a population of 19,214, the 69th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $60,616 and the median home value is $193,400. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

Humphreys County Quick Facts

Population 19,214

Median Household Income $60,61690% MOE ±$6,764

Median Home Value $193,40090% MOE ±$11,141

Poverty Rate 14.8%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Median Age 43.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.3%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 19,214 69th of 95

Median Income $60,616 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Humphreys County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,435	19,214	+4.2%
Median household income	$56,203	$60,616	No clear change (+7.9%)
Median home value¹	$140,055	$193,400	+38.1%
Median gross rent	$825	$862	No clear change (+4.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Humphreys

$60,616

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Humphreys

$193,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.3%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 27.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%

Renter 21.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $862/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

26.2%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Humphreys County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Waverly	4,302	$43,773	16.2%	$171,900
New Johnsonville	2,060	$78,661	10.9%	$158,400
McEwen	1,806	$60,781	9.6%	$205,300

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Population Overview

Humphreys County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 19,214. It is the 69th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Humphreys County is 43.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Humphreys County is $60,616. This is 13% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $193,400. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Humphreys County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Humphreys County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County has a population of 19,214, making it the 69th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Humphreys County?

The median household income in Humphreys County is $60,616 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Humphreys County, Tennessee?

Humphreys County contains 3 Census-designated places.