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Humboldt

Iowa · 4,690 residents · 4.652 sq mi
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Humboldt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $90,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,690
+5%since 2000
from 4,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,008 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Humboldt
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,531
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,279
+34%since 2000
from $19,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,347)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(205)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,370)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5%(235)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.6%(75)
Diversity Score17.6%(827)
Diversity Score
18
+282%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Iowa?

Humboldt, Iowa has about 4,690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Iowa?

The typical household in Humboldt, Iowa earns about $44,531 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 $90,900, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Iowa?

About 19.7% 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 9.3% 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 252 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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