Humphreys County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 7,078 with a growth rate of -1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humphreys County, Mississippi is the 78th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,333 and has seen a growth of -24.16% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,388 | -138 | -2.11% |
| 2028 | 6,526 | -138 | -2.07% |
| 2027 | 6,664 | -138 | -2.03% |
| 2026 | 6,802 | -138 | -1.99% |
| 2025 | 6,940 | -138 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 7,078 | -138 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 7,216 | -138 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 7,354 | -212 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 7,566 | -174 | -2.25% |
| 2020 | 7,740 | -316 | -3.92% |
| 2019 | 8,056 | -156 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 8,212 | -115 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 8,327 | -242 | -2.82% |
| 2016 | 8,569 | -138 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 8,707 | -87 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 8,794 | -171 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 8,965 | -248 | -2.69% |
| 2012 | 9,213 | -103 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 9,316 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 9,333 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,134 | -1,797 | -12.9% |
| 1980 | 13,931 | -670 | -4.59% |
| 1970 | 14,601 | -4,492 | -23.53% |
| 1960 | 19,093 | -4,022 | -17.4% |
| 1950 | 23,115 | -3,142 | -11.97% |
| 1940 | 26,257 | 1,528 | 6.18% |
| 1930 | 24,729 | 5,537 | 28.85% |
| 1920 | 19,192 | 12,804 | 200.44% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,966 | 78.81% |
| White | 1,538 | 20.32% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,003 | 2.49 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.11 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 935 | 3.65 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 779 | 2.97 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 207 | 2.69 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 743 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 553 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 500 | 10.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 469 | 9.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,372 | 27.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 409 | 8.19% |
| Some College | 946 | 18.95% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,745 | 2,762 | 646 |
| White | 1,200 | 1,044 | 311 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,066 | $53,214 | $36,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,278 | $77,843 | $48,299 |
| High School Graduate | $31,705 | $36,505 | $24,509 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,270 | $15,471 | $14,167 |
| Overall | $27,536 | $34,712 | $24,563 |
| Some College | $24,759 | $34,063 | $23,005 |
$27,536
Average Earnings
$34,712
Average Male
$24,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.62% of Humphreys County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,915 | 1,770 | 29.92% |
| White | 1,503 | 174 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 42 | 20 | 47.62% |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 100% |
26.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.69%
Male Poverty Rate
29.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Humphreys County, Mississippi is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Humphreys County, Mississippi is White, with 11.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.25% |
| High School | 21.51% |
| Some College | 14.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.44% |
| Female Employed | 20.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.06% |
| Male Employed | 8.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,370 | $65,184 |
| Households | $32,976 | $58,836 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,065 | $45,340 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
217
Number of Veterans
105
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 173 | 4.02% |
| White | 44 | 3.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
93.08%
Born in Humphreys County, Mississippi
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.78% of Humphreys County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 93.08% having been born in Mississippi. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.