Humphreys County, Tennessee

Last updated

Humphreys County
Humphreys-county-courthouse-tn1.jpg
Humphreys County Courthouse in Waverly
Map of Tennessee highlighting Humphreys County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee in United States.svg
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°02′N87°46′W / 36.03°N 87.77°W / 36.03; -87.77
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Tennessee.svg  Tennessee
Founded1809
Named for Parry Wayne Humphreys [1]
Seat Waverly
Largest cityWaverly
Area
  Total557 sq mi (1,440 km2)
  Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
  Water26 sq mi (70 km2)  4.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total18,990 Increase2.svg
  Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 7th
Website www.humphreystn.com

Humphreys County is a county located in the western part of Middle Tennessee, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,990. [2] Its county seat is Waverly. [3]

Contents

The county is named after American jurist and politician Parry Wayne Humphreys. It was established in 1809 from the southern portion of Stewart County. [4]

History

Humphreys County was established in 1809 from parts of Stewart County, and named for Parry Wayne Humphreys, a young Justice of the State Supreme Court, who was later elected as US Congressman from this area. The county seat was initially located at Reynoldsburg, near the mouth of Dry Creek. When the western half of the county was taken to form Benton County to the west in 1835, the seat of Humphreys was newly designated as Waverly, a town that was more centrally located in the redefined jurisdiction. [5] [6]

During the Civil War, the Battle of Johnsonville was fought for two days in the western half of the county in November 1864. The remnants of the battle site are preserved and interpreted at Johnsonville State Historic Park. But much of the battlefield has been submerged by Kentucky Lake, created by dams on the Tennessee River for flood control. [7]

Since the mid-20th century, this area developed increasing ties with the major city of Nashville. Agricultural areas have been developed for residential communities and suburban businesses. As Nashville and the region have prospered, businesses and supporting services have also developed in this county.

21st century

On the morning of August 21, 2021, storms riding along a stationary front in western Middle Tennessee produced widespread flash flooding across the counties of Stewart, Houston, Dickson, Hickman, and Humphreys. Especially hard hit were the towns of McEwen and Waverly, where many homes and businesses were destroyed by floodwaters along Trace Creek. Twenty people were killed as a result of the flooding throughout the county. [8]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 557 square miles (1,440 km2), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 26 square miles (67 km2) (4.6%) is water. [9]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

State protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1810 1,511
1820 4,067169.2%
1830 6,18752.1%
1840 5,195−16.0%
1850 6,42223.6%
1860 9,09641.6%
1870 9,3262.5%
1880 11,37922.0%
1890 11,7203.0%
1900 13,39814.3%
1910 13,9083.8%
1920 13,482−3.1%
1930 12,039−10.7%
1940 12,4213.2%
1950 11,030−11.2%
1960 11,5114.4%
1970 13,56017.8%
1980 15,95717.7%
1990 15,795−1.0%
2000 17,92913.5%
2010 18,5383.4%
2020 18,9902.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
1790-1960 [11] 1900-1990 [12]
1990-2000 [13] 2010-2014 [2]
Age pyramid Humphreys County USA Humphreys County, Tennessee.csv age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid Humphreys County

2020 census

Humphreys County racial composition [15]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)17,10290.06%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)4942.6%
Native American 430.23%
Asian 570.3%
Other/Mixed 8454.45%
Hispanic or Latino 4492.36%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,990 people, 6,763 households, and 4,375 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census [16] 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 (13.0 people/km2). There were 8,482 housing units at an average density of 15.9 units per square mile (6.1 units/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.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Humphreys County, Tennessee [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 6,12074.31%2,01724.49%991.20%
2016 4,93068.92%1,96727.50%2563.58%
2012 3,83355.85%2,90542.33%1251.82%
2008 3,81850.37%3,60047.49%1622.14%
2004 3,26141.85%4,48557.55%470.60%
2000 2,38735.73%4,20562.94%891.33%
1996 1,89231.43%3,67561.05%4537.52%
1992 1,64126.75%3,87563.16%61910.09%
1988 2,13241.09%3,03758.54%190.37%
1984 2,24937.91%3,66861.82%160.27%
1980 1,89731.80%3,97466.61%951.59%
1976 1,33824.72%4,02174.28%541.00%
1972 2,26352.17%1,97345.48%1022.35%
1968 86619.90%1,39131.96%2,09548.14%
1964 91622.09%3,23077.91%00.00%
1960 1,12629.90%2,59268.83%481.27%
1956 71319.99%2,84179.67%120.34%
1952 89825.16%2,67074.81%10.03%
1948 35515.85%1,32759.24%55824.91%
1944 36721.58%1,32778.01%70.41%
1940 37717.98%1,71781.88%30.14%
1936 29718.81%1,27981.00%30.19%
1932 23113.56%1,45585.44%171.00%
1928 44136.21%77163.30%60.49%
1924 21617.17%1,00579.89%372.94%
1920 67430.21%1,53468.76%231.03%
1916 45227.95%1,14871.00%171.05%
1912 34318.59%1,28369.54%21911.87%

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trousdale County, Tennessee</span> County in Tennessee, United States

Trousdale County, also known as Hartsville/Trousdale County, is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,615. Its county seat is Hartsville, with which it shares a uniquely formed consolidated city-county government. With an area of just 117 square miles (300 km2), it is Tennessee's smallest county.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Morgan County, Tennessee</span> County in Tennessee, United States

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,035. Its county seat is Wartburg. Morgan County is part of the Knoxville, TN Combined Statistical Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hardin County, Tennessee</span> County in Tennessee, United States

Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,831. The county seat is Savannah. Hardin County is located north of and along the borders of Mississippi and Alabama. The county was founded in November 1819 and named posthumously for Col. Joseph Hardin, a Revolutionary War soldier and a legislative representative for the Province of North Carolina; the State of Franklin; and the Southwest Territory. Hardin County was the site of the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Benton County, Tennessee</span> County in Tennessee, United States

Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,864. Its county seat is Camden. The county was created in December 1835 and organized in 1836.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Humphreys County, Mississippi</span> County in Mississippi, United States

Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,785. Its county seat is Belzoni. The county is named for Benjamin G. Humphreys. Humphreys County is Mississippi's newest county, having been formed in 1918. Humphreys County is located in the Mississippi Delta region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johnsonville, Illinois</span> Village in Illinois, United States

Johnsonville is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 69 at the 2000 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Humphreys, Missouri</span> Village in Missouri, United States

Humphreys is a village in southwest Sullivan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 89 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Byars, Oklahoma</span> Town in Oklahoma, United States

Byars is a town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 184 at the 2020 census, down from 255 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Athens, Pennsylvania</span> Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Athens is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 2 miles (3 km) south of the New York state line on the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers. The population was 3,749 in 1900 and 3,796 in 1910. The population was 3,265 at the 2020 census. Athens is in a small area locally known as "The Valley", a group of four contiguous communities in Pennsylvania and New York: Waverly, New York; South Waverly, Pennsylvania; Sayre, Pennsylvania; and Athens. The Valley has a population near 30,000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Camden, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

Camden is a city in Benton County, Tennessee. The population was 3,674 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Benton County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ashland City, Tennessee</span> Town in Tennessee, United States

Ashland City is a town and the county seat of Cheatham County, Tennessee. Located in Middle Tennessee, it is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 5,193.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alamo, Tennessee</span> Town in Tennessee, United States

Alamo is a town in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 2,461 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census. Alamo, located in the central part of West Tennessee, is the county seat of Crockett County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">McEwen, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

McEwen is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,750 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Johnsonville, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

New Johnsonville is a city in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,951 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Waverly, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

Waverly is a city in and the county seat of Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 4,297 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saint Joseph, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

Saint Joseph is a city in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 782 at the 2010 census, down from 829 in 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cornersville, Tennessee</span> Town in Tennessee, United States

Cornersville is a town in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,228 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Cornersville high school.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lobelville, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

Lobelville is a city in Perry County, Tennessee, United States that was established as a trading post on the Buffalo River in 1854. The population was 897 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">La Vergne, Tennessee</span> City in Tennessee, United States

La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,719 at the 2020 census. La Vergne lies within the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Doyle, Tennessee</span> Town in Tennessee, United States

Doyle is a town in White County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 537 at the 2010 census.

References

  1. "About Tennessee: Origins of Tennessee County Names" (PDF). Tennessee Blue Book. State of Tennessee. 2011–2012. p. 599. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. Goodspeed, Arthur Weston (1886). Goodspeed's History of Humphreys County, Tennessee. Nashville: Goodspeed Publishing Company. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019.
  5. Binkley, Trina L. (January 1, 2010). "Humphreys County". Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Geological Survey Bulletin, no. 258 (2nd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. p. 163. OCLC   1156805.
  7. "Johnsonville State Historic Park". Tennessee State Parks. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  8. "Flood-related deaths in Humphreys County rises to 20".
  9. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  11. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  12. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  13. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  14. Based on 2000 census data.
  15. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  16. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

36°02′N87°46′W / 36.03°N 87.77°W / 36.03; -87.77