Humboldt, Tennessee facts for kids
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Humboldt, Tennessee
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Downtown Humboldt
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Location of Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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 Humboldt, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Humboldt, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Gibson, Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.68 sq mi (25.07 km2) |
| • Land | 9.67 sq mi (25.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,452 |
| • Estimate
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8,151 |
| • Density | 843.00/sq mi (325.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38343
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-36460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1288697 |
| Website | http://welcometohumboldt.com/ |
Humboldt is a city in Gibson and Madison counties, Tennessee. The population was 8,452 at the 2010 census, a decline of 1,015 from 2000. It is the principal city of and is included in the Humboldt, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Jackson, Tennessee-Humboldt, Tennessee Combined Statistical Area.
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History
The first settlers of what would become Humboldt, began moving into the area in the mid 1850s. The town was a Railroad town. Its history begins with the Crossing of the Mobile & Ohio and the Memphis & Ohio (later L&N) Railroads. This was completed in 1859. The town wasn't chartered until after the Civil War in 1866. (Source: www.humboldthistorical.com)
The city is named for German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
Geography
Humboldt is located at 35°49′21″N 88°54′40″W / 35.822564°N 88.911138°W (35.822564, -88.911138). Most of the city lies in Gibson County, with only a small portion extending into Madison County. In the 2000 census, 9,442 of the city's 9,467 residents (99.7%) lived in Gibson County and 25 (0.3%) in Madison County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.0 km2), of which 9.7 square miles (25.0 km2) is land and 0.10% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,572 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,837 | 16.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,866 | 56.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,446 | 20.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,913 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 4,613 | 17.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,160 | 11.9% | |
| 1950 | 7,428 | 44.0% | |
| 1960 | 8,482 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 10,066 | 18.7% | |
| 1980 | 10,209 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,651 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,467 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,452 | −10.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8,151 | −3.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,503 | 44.49% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,707 | 47.08% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.19% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 280 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 352 | 4.47% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,874 people, 3,561 households, and 2,052 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Humboldt has a Humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Humboldt, Tennessee | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
12 (53) |
16 (61) |
22 (72) |
27 (80) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
33 (91) |
29 (85) |
24 (75) |
16 (61) |
11 (52) |
22 (72) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −1 (31) |
1 (33) |
4 (39) |
9 (49) |
14 (57) |
18 (65) |
20 (68) |
19 (67) |
16 (60) |
9 (48) |
3 (38) |
1 (33) |
9 (49) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 160 (6.4) |
120 (4.8) |
130 (5.3) |
110 (4.5) |
100 (4) |
110 (4.2) |
120 (4.6) |
86 (3.4) |
86 (3.4) |
66 (2.6) |
110 (4.3) |
110 (4.4) |
1,320 (51.8) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Transportation
Road
U.S. Route 79 and U.S. Route 45W intersect in Humboldt. Interstate 40 is about 13 miles (21 km) away in Jackson, and Interstate 155 is about 36 miles (58 km) away in Dyersburg.
Air
The city-owned Humboldt Municipal Airport is located in Gibson County. The nearest airports with regularly scheduled commercial service are Memphis International, about 90 miles (140 km) away, and Nashville International, about 150 miles (240 km) away.
Rail
The Newbern–Dyersburg train station is about 36 miles (58 km) away in Newbern, and Memphis Central Station is about 90 miles (140 km) away.
Special events
Since 1934, the city has hosted the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, held the first full week of May.
Notable people
- Doug Atkins – Football player
- Chick Autry – Baseball player
- Tony Champion - CFL All Star football player
- Fred Craddock – Professor of preaching
- Jesse Hill Ford – Writer and playwright
- Lew Jetton – Musician, television personality
- Valerie June – Singer/songwriter
- Frank O Pinion - Radio personality
- Wyatt Prunty – Poet
- Kacy Rodgers – NFL assistant football coach
- T.G. Sheppard – Singer/Songwriter
- Dale Sommers – Radio personality
- Bailey Walsh - Politician
- Murray Warmath – College football coach
- Samuel Cole Williams – Historian
See also
In Spanish: Humboldt (Tennessee) para niños
