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Humboldt

County:
Gibson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.376
State:
Tennessee

Humboldt is a city located in Gibson County, Tennessee. Humboldt has a 2026 population of 7,840. Humboldt is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,876 in 2020.

The median household income in Humboldt is $52,917 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in Humboldt is 42.8 years: 43.5 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.5 males.

7.8K
Total Population
756
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.08%
Growth

Humboldt Population

Humboldt Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,840-6-0.08%
20257,846-6-0.08%
20247,852-4-0.05%
20237,856-2-0.03%
20227,858260.33%
20217,832-44-0.56%
20207,876-5-0.06%
20198,157-33-0.4%
20188,190-36-0.44%
20178,226-27-0.33%
20168,253-46-0.55%
20158,299-53-0.63%
20148,352-43-0.51%
20138,395-86-1.01%
20128,481260.31%
20118,455-20-0.24%
20108,475230.27%
20009,467-184-1.91%
19909,651-558-5.47%
198010,2091431.42%
197010,0661,60418.96%
19608,4621,03613.95%
19507,4262,26643.91%
19405,16054711.86%
19304,61370017.89%
19203,91346713.55%
19103,44658020.24%
19002,86600%

Median Age

Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 43.5 years

Humboldt Adults

There are 6,311 adults, (1,961 of whom are seniors) in Humboldt.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,315 (55.4%)
Male: 3,472 (44.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Humboldt includes 44.73% White, 42.26% Black or African American, 3.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,48344.73%
Black or African American3,29142.26%
Two or more races5857.51%
Other race2933.76%
Native American1341.72%
Asian10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2613.35%
Two or more races1652.12%
White390.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,44444.23%
Black or African American3,29142.26%
Two or more races4205.39%
Native American1341.72%
Other race320.41%
Asian10.01%

Humboldt Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Humboldt 's average per capita income is $41,108. Household income levels show a median of $52,917. The poverty rate stands at 13.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$69,792-
Families$59,950$81,001
Households$52,917$66,968
Non Families$29,028$41,037

$41,108

Average Income

$52,917

Median Household Income

13.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)