Humphreys County, Tennessee
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| Name | Humphreys County, Tennessee |
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Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,590. Its county seat is Waverly. The county was named for Parry Wayne Humphreys, an early settler and state legislator.
History[edit | edit source]
Humphreys County was established in 1809. It was named in honor of Parry Wayne Humphreys, who was a judge and a member of the Tennessee General Assembly. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 557 square miles (1,440 km²), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km²) is land and 26 square miles (67 km²) (4.7%) is water. The county is located in the western part of the state and is part of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Benton County (north)
- Houston County (northeast)
- Dickson County (east)
- Hickman County (southeast)
- Perry County (south)
- Decatur County (southwest)
Major highways[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 18,590 people, 7,500 households, and 5,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- McEwen
- New Johnsonville
- Waverly (county seat)
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Humphreys County is served by the Humphreys County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Loretta Lynn, country music singer, owns a ranch in Hurricane Mills.
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Humphreys County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
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