Humphreys County, Tennessee
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Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Tennessee
. As of 2000, the population was 17,929. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 18,212. Its county seat
is Waverly
.
, the county has a total area of 556.72 square miles (1,441.9 km²), of which 532.22 square miles (1,378.44 km²) is land and 24.5 square miles (63.5 km²) (4.40%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 17,929 people, 7,238 households, and 5,146 families residing in the county. The population density
was 33.7 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 8,482 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.52% White
, 2.94% Black
or African American
, 0.27% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 7,238 households out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,786, and the median income for a family was $42,129. Males had a median income of $31,657 versus $20,736 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,757. About 7.60% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 13.70% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. As of 2000, the population was 17,929. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 18,212. Its county seat
County seat
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is Waverly
Waverly, Tennessee
Waverly is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,028 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Humphreys County.-Geography:...
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 556.72 square miles (1,441.9 km²), of which 532.22 square miles (1,378.44 km²) is land and 24.5 square miles (63.5 km²) (4.40%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Houston County (north)
- Dickson County (northeast)
- Hickman County (southeast)
- Perry County (south)
- Benton County (west)
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 17,929 people, 7,238 households, and 5,146 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 33.7 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 8,482 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.52% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.94% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 7,238 households out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,786, and the median income for a family was $42,129. Males had a median income of $31,657 versus $20,736 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,757. About 7.60% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 13.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- McEwenMcEwen, TennesseeMcEwen is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,702 at the 2000 census.-Geography:McEwen is located at ....
- New JohnsonvilleNew Johnsonville, TennesseeNew Johnsonville is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Johnsonville is located at ....
- WaverlyWaverly, TennesseeWaverly is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,028 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Humphreys County.-Geography:...
- Hurricane MillsHurricane Mills, TennesseeHurricane Mills is an unincorporated community in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. It is the home of Loretta Lynn's ranch, which serves as the center of the community. While residential in nature, there are some businesses in the area, several of which are located in the "downtown" area...
(unincorporated) - BakervilleBakerville, TennesseeBakerville is a rural unincorporated community in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States, several miles south of the county seat of Waverly. It is quite near the confluence of the Buffalo and Duck Rivers.-History:...
(unincorporated) - Buffalo (unincorporated)