Population 7,395 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Humphreys County
Household size in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Humphreys County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Humphreys County are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.1% of households in Humphreys County, well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of Mississippi's 82 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Humphreys County
Renters in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Humphreys County than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 66.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Humphreys County: 17.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Humphreys County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Mississippi overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $486 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $525 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $621 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $671 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$184 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Humphreys County costs $671 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $184 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Humphreys County
Bachelor's degrees in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Humphreys County: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 69.6% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in six adults in Humphreys County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 18.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Humphreys County
| Period | Humphreys County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Humphreys County runs well above the national rate: 11.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only five of Mississippi's 82 counties have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Humphreys County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphreys County | 2.58 | 40.6 | 23.1% | 38.3% | 17.5% | 1980 | $671 | 19.2% | 81.7% | 11.4% |
| Holmes County | 2.61 | 37.6 | 22.4% | 39.0% | 16.3% | 1982 | $641 | 14.0% | 83.9% | 8.7% |
| Attala County | 2.62 | 39.0 | 16.5% | 24.7% | 19.7% | 1981 | $831 | 19.4% | 89.3% | 5.6% |
| Ashley County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 8.0% | 29.2% | 21.7% | 1978 | $676 | 12.8% | 88.0% | 5.5% |
| Winston County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 17.6% | 27.0% | 13.0% | 1980 | $862 | 21.2% | 84.9% | 6.7% |
| Noxubee County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 23.8% | 27.0% | 17.0% | 1983 | $765 | 10.9% | 75.9% | 8.4% |
| Union County | 2.56 | 41.5 | 11.6% | 27.3% | 17.4% | 1981 | $850 | 19.3% | 88.0% | 5.9% |
| Pickens County | 2.62 | 41.9 | 9.3% | 24.2% | 23.2% | 1983 | $636 | 13.0% | 85.8% | 4.9% |
| Columbia County | 2.49 | 36.7 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 22.9% | 1981 | $755 | 24.7% | 90.1% | 3.0% |
| Tuscaloosa County | 2.53 | 35.1 | 11.0% | 38.6% | 13.5% | 1992 | $1,138 | 33.2% | 91.0% | 6.4% |
| Lafayette County | 2.34 | 48.9 | 9.4% | 20.7% | 32.3% | 1977 | $644 | 8.3% | 82.1% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Humphreys County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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