Humphreys County, Tennessee
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Humphreys County is a county located in the western part of Middle Tennessee, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,990.[2] Its county seat is Waverly.[3]
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Humphreys County | |
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Coordinates: 36°02′N 87°46′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
Founded | 1809 |
Named for | Parry Wayne Humphreys[1] |
Seat | Waverly |
Largest city | Waverly |
Area | |
• Total | 557 sq mi (1,440 km2) |
• Land | 531 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
• Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 4.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,990 |
• Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
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The county is named after American jurist and politician Parry Wayne Humphreys. It was established in 1809 from the southern portion of Stewart County.[4]