Humphreys County, MS

County

Demographics of Humphreys

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.6%

Households with Children

28.7%

School Enrollment K-12

975

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.6%
High School / GED: 29.3%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.2%
Single Parents: 21.4%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 78.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 42.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 57.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 93.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 5.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.3%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 8.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 7.3%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Humphreys County

Neighborhoods in Humphreys County

Brooklyn / Deovolente

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources