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
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Gibson, Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.39 sq mi (26.90 km2) |
| • Land | 10.38 sq mi (26.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,874 |
| • Density | 758.87/sq mi (293.01/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/ https://www.cityofhumboldt.net/ |
Humboldt is a city in Tennessee, located in both Gibson and Madison counties. In 2020, about 7,874 people lived there. Humboldt is the main city in its local area. It is also part of the larger Jackson-Henderson-Humboldt Metropolitan Area.
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History of Humboldt
The first people to settle in the area that would become Humboldt arrived in the mid-1850s. Humboldt grew because of the railroads. It became a "Railroad town" when two major train lines, the Mobile & Ohio and the Memphis & Ohio, crossed paths there in 1859. The town was officially recognized as a city in 1866, after the American Civil War.
The city was named after Alexander von Humboldt, a famous German scientist who studied nature.
Humboldt's Geography
Humboldt is located at 35°49′21″N 88°54′40″W / 35.822564°N 88.911138°W. Most of the city is in Gibson County. Only a small part of it extends into Madison County. For example, in 2000, nearly all residents lived in Gibson County.
The city covers a total area of about 9.7 square miles (25.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny bit is water.
Humboldt's Population and People
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 7,874 | −6.8% | |
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Humboldt's 2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 7,874 people living in Humboldt. These people made up 3,561 households. There were also 2,052 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Humboldt in 2020:
| 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% |
Humboldt's Climate
Humboldt has a Humid subtropical climate. This means the area has fairly warm temperatures. It also gets rain spread out throughout the year. The climate is often called "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 |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
53 (12) |
61 (16) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
61 (16) |
52 (11) |
72 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
57 (14) |
65 (18) |
68 (20) |
67 (19) |
60 (16) |
48 (9) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
49 (9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.4 (160) |
4.8 (120) |
5.3 (130) |
4.5 (110) |
4 (100) |
4.2 (110) |
4.6 (120) |
3.4 (86) |
3.4 (86) |
2.6 (66) |
4.3 (110) |
4.4 (110) |
51.8 (1,320) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Transportation in Humboldt
Road Travel
Two main roads, U.S. Route 79 and U.S. Route 45W, meet in Humboldt. A major highway, Interstate 40, is about 13 miles (21 km) away in Jackson. Another highway, Interstate 155, is about 36 miles (58 km) away in Dyersburg.
Air Travel
Humboldt has its own airport, the Humboldt Municipal Airport. It is located in Gibson County. For bigger flights, the closest airports are Memphis International. That airport is about 90 miles (145 km) away. Nashville International is further, about 150 miles (241 km) away.
Train Travel
If you want to travel by train, the Newbern–Dyersburg train station is about 36 miles (58 km) away in Newbern. The Memphis Central Station is about 90 miles (145 km) away.
Media in Humboldt
Humboldt has different ways for people to get news and entertainment.
Cable TV
Cable television services are provided by a local company called 1Tennessee.net. It used to be known as click1.
Local Newspaper
The city has its own newspaper. It is called the Humboldt Chronicle.
Television Station
W45CK Channel 45 is a TV station. It belongs to the Unity Broadcasting Network. Currently, this station is not broadcasting.
Radio Stations
You can listen to several radio stations in Humboldt:
- WTJK 105.3, known as "Fox Sports Jackson 105.3 FM."
- WJPJ AM 1190 & 99.9, known as "La Poderosa 99.9 FM & 1190 AM."
- WIRJ AM 740.
- WZDQ FM 102.3, known as "102.3 The Rocket."
Education in Humboldt
The schools in Humboldt are managed by different districts.
In the Gibson County part of the city, most students attend the Humboldt City School District. A small area is part of the Gibson County Special School District.
All areas of Humboldt that are in Madison County are part of the Jackson-Madison County School System.
Special Events in Humboldt
Since 1934, Humboldt has hosted a big event. It's called the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. This festival happens every year during the first full week of May.
Famous People from Humboldt
Many notable people have come from Humboldt, Tennessee:
- Doug Atkins – A football player in the NFL Hall of Fame.
- Chick Autry – A baseball player.
- Tony Champion - A CFL All-Star football player.
- Fred Craddock – A professor who taught about preaching.
- Jesse Hill Ford – A writer and playwright.
- Lew Jetton – A musician and TV personality.
- Valerie June – A singer and songwriter.
- Frank O Pinion - A radio personality.
- Wyatt Prunty – A poet.
- Kacy Rodgers – An assistant football coach in the NFL.
- T.G. Sheppard – A singer and songwriter.
- Trey Smith (offensive lineman) - An NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl LVII champion.
- Dale Sommers – A radio personality.
- Bailey Walsh - A politician.
- Murray Warmath – A college football coach.
- Samuel Cole Williams – A historian.
See also
In Spanish: Humboldt (Tennessee) para niños
