Tennessee

Humphreys

18,990
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Humphreys

Humphreys, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 1,511. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,990.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Waverly, Tennessee, Forrest's Johnsonville Raid, Battle of Johnsonville (Tennessee River), and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,990
201018,538
200017,929
199015,795
198015,957
197013,560
196011,511
195011,030
194012,421
193012,039
192013,482
191013,908
190013,398
189011,720
188011,379
18709,326
18609,096
18506,422
18405,195
18306,187
18204,067
18101,511
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Humphreys

Military engagements that took place in Humphreys, Tennessee.

Skirmish at Waverly, Tennessee
1862
Forrest's Johnsonville Raid
1864
Battle of Johnsonville (Tennessee River)
1864
Action at Johnsonville
1864
Battle of Johnsonville
1864
Johnsonville Tennessee
1864
Battle of Johnsonville (TN/AL theater)
1864

Historic places in Humphreys

National Register of Historic Places listings in Humphreys, Tennessee.

Hurricane Mills Rural Historic District
Hurricane Mills
Greyhound Half-Way House
Waverly
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Frequently asked about Humphreys

When does Humphreys first appear in the US census?
Humphreys, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 1,511.
What is the population of Humphreys?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Humphreys had a recorded population of 18,990.
Were any battles fought in Humphreys?
7 documented military engagements took place in Humphreys, including Skirmish at Waverly, Tennessee, Forrest's Johnsonville Raid, Battle of Johnsonville (Tennessee River).
How many historic places are in Humphreys?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Humphreys, Tennessee.
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