Humphreys County, Tennessee
Humphreys County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,538 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,590 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waverly. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808.
County Snapshot
Humphreys County at a glance
Humphreys County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
WaverlyPopulation 4,118
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Humphreys County
| Population | 18,590 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Humphreys County |
| Area | 1442 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0408,-87.7756 |
| Named for | Parry Wayne Humphreys |
| Altitude | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Capital | Waverly |
| Establishment | January 01, 1809 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:02:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Humphreys County is located at 36°2'27"N 87°46'32"W (36.0408200, -87.7756300). It has 5 neighbors: Benton, Dickson County, Hickman County, Houston County and Perry County.
Humphreys County map
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The largest city of Humphreys County is Waverly with a population of 4,118. Other cities include, New Johnsonville population 1,871, Johnsonville population 1,748 and McEwen population 1,743. See all Humphreys County cities & populated places.
Humphreys County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humphreys County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 4,118 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| New Johnsonville | 1,871 | City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Johnsonville | 1,748 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| McEwen | 1,743 | Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Humphreys County
Official Website- Waverly
Demographics
The population of Humphreys County increased by 0.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,403 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,287 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,244 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,147 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,157 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,383 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,503 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,551 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,582 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,590 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Humphreys County (2)
People born in Humphreys County, including politician Clarence W. Turner, musician Fiddlin' Arthur Smith, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Humphreys County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 7,827 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |