Humboldt, TN Demographics

The total population of Humboldt is estimated to be 7,851 with 3,295 males (41.97%) and 4,556 females (58.03%). There are 1,261 more females than males in Humboldt.
The median household income in Humboldt was $38,749 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,494(6.88%) from $36,255 in 2020. This income is 51.94% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Humboldt sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $47,386. Overall, the median household income for the city of Humboldt stands at $38,749.
In Humboldt, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,784 for males and $20,804 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,326 for males and $34,715 for females.
In Humboldt, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $49,471, followed by Black or African American households at $32,991, and Two or More Races households with a median household income of $19,811.
In 2022, the population of Humboldt was 7,841, a 0.10% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Humboldt's population was 7,849, a decline of 0.32% compared to a population of 7,874 in 2020.
The median age in Humboldt, TN is 47.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.80% were under the age of 15, 19.41% aged 15 to 29, 39.99% aged 30 to 64, 23.45% aged 65 to 84, and 4.35% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Humboldt population: 60.72% are White, 37.06% are Black or African American, 0.70% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.08% are some other race and 1.46% are multiracial.