Humphreys County's estimated 2026 population is 6,929 with a growth rate of -1.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humphreys County is the 78th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,333 and has seen a growth of -25.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Humphreys County includes 78.81% Black or African American, 20.32% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (78.81%)
White (20.32%)
Two or more races (0.55%)
Asian (0.16%)
Native American (0.09%)
Other race (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,966 | 78.81% |
| White | 1,538 | 20.32% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Humphreys County's average per capita income is $27,536. Household income levels show a median of $32,976. The poverty rate stands at 26.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,750 | - |
| Families | $41,370 | $65,184 |
| Households | $32,976 | $58,836 |
| Non Families | $19,065 | $45,340 |
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