Huntsville is a town located in Scott County Tennessee. Huntsville has a 2024 population of 1,733. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Huntsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,741 in 2020.
The average household income in Huntsville is $38,043 with a poverty rate of 42.29%. The median age in Huntsville is 42.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Huntsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 90.26% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 4.17% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 36 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 759 | 1.86 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.24 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Married | 167 | 2.5 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 139 | 2.93 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Male | 20 | 2.2 | 50 | 50 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
32.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 16.38% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 5.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 5.16% |
| High School Graduate | 437 | 39.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 4.89% |
| Some College | 268 | 24.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 749 | 97 |
| Black | 60 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $93,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,864 | $76,167 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,595 | $17,396 | $26,845 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,986 | $48,819 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,781 | $41,932 | $26,950 |
| Some College | $32,414 | $56,389 | $30,833 |
$30,781
Average Earnings
$41,932
Average Male
$26,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.37% of Huntsville residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,301 | 528 | 40.58% |
| Native | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| Multiple | 16 | 15 | 93.75% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
42.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.51%
Male Poverty Rate
42.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Huntsville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Huntsville is White, with 40.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 65.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.34% |
| Some College | 46.48% |
| High School | 42.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.6% |
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,417 | $52,288 |
| Households | $27,266 | $38,043 |
| Married Families | $57,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,118 | $26,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 10.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
68.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.57%
Born in Huntsville
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.63% of Huntsville residents were born in the United States, with 77.57% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,723 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 1,725 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 1,727 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 1,729 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 1,731 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 1,733 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 1,735 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,734 | 22 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 1,712 | -29 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 1,741 | 464 | 36.34% |
| 2019 | 1,277 | 36 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,241 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,240 | -12 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 1,252 | 19 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 1,233 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,238 | -67 | -5.13% |
| 2013 | 1,305 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 1,287 | 38 | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 1,249 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,255 | 0 | 0% |