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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Humboldt

Iowa · 4,452 residents · 4.652 sq mi
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Humboldt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,338. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $83,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,452
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,438 in 1990
1990 – 2025
957 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 954 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+4%since 1990
from 42.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Humboldt
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,338
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,963 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,656
+57%since 1990
from $12,507 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,404)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score1.9%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,347)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score4.6%(205)
5
+142%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Iowa?

Humboldt, Iowa has about 4,452 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Iowa?

The typical household in Humboldt, Iowa earns about $39,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, Iowa expensive?

In Humboldt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Humboldt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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