Humboldt, Tennessee

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Humboldt is a city in Gibson County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 9,467 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Humboldt, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area, which in included in the Jackson, Tennessee-Humboldt, Tennessee Combined Statistical Area.

[edit] Geography

Humboldt is located at 35°49′21″N, 88°54′40″W (35.822564, -88.911138)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²). 25.0 km² (9.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,467 people, 3,864 households, and 2,538 families residing in the city. The population density was 378.4/km² (980.0/mi²). There were 4,243 housing units at an average density of 169.6/km² (439.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.06% White, 43.00% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 3,864 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,351, and the median income for a family was $32,845. Males had a median income of $30,848 versus $20,890 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,433. About 16.1% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

The city is known for its Strawberry Festival held each spring.