Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Humboldt, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,787

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.2%3,444

Black

42.3%3,291

Hispanic/Latino

6%465

Two or More

5.4%420

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.7%134

Other

0.4%32

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%256

High School Diploma

41.5%2,362

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%467

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%723

Associate's Degree

3%171

Bachelor's Degree

9%511

Master's Degree

5.7%325

Professional Degree

1.7%97

Doctorate

0.2%11

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,300

Median Renti

$742

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%1,884

Renter-Occupied

45.2%1,556

Total Units

3,893

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.1%341

$50K–$100K

30.9%583

$100K–$150K

14.4%271

$150K–$200K

7.5%142

$200K–$300K

13.2%248

$300K–$500K

13.5%254

$500K–$1M

1.7%32

$1M+

0.7%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

265

$500–$750

443

$750–$1,000

423

$1,000–$1,250

164

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%17

2010–2019

5.6%218

2000–2009

9.9%384

1990–1999

5.3%205

1980–1989

9.8%382

1970–1979

21%818

1960–1969

15.2%591

1950–1959

16.3%635

1940–1949

9.4%364

1939 or earlier

7.2%279

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.4%1,872

Electricity

44.4%1,529

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%24

No Fuel

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,917

Mean Household Incomei

$66,968

Per Capita Incomei

$30,109

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

3,475

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%197

$10K–$15K

8.5%292

$15K–$20K

3.2%110

$20K–$25K

10.2%351

$25K–$30K

2.3%79

$30K–$35K

4.6%157

$35K–$40K

0.9%31

$40K–$45K

6.6%226

$45K–$50K

6.7%231

$50K–$60K

9.5%328

$60K–$75K

16.9%583

$75K–$100K

5.5%190

$100K–$125K

8.8%303

$125K–$150K

5.3%182

$150K–$200K

3.1%108

$200K+

2.1%72

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

314

Residentsi

511

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing229 homes92% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes78% occupied$425/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 841 homes90% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC25 homes96% occupied$359/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,917/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

55.5%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

30.6%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

10.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

3.6%

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.7% of subsidized households are minority

19.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2583.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

229

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,203

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,263

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

640(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured