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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Humboldt

Illinois · 481 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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Humboldt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

481
−3%since 1990
from 494 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,402 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3123634154665171990201020202024Humboldt
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,244
+64%since 1990
from $9,922 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
82.0%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
18.0% rent
1.2
−4%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(50)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(46)
10
−6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+23.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 17.7 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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How many people live in Humboldt, Illinois?

Humboldt, Illinois has about 481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Illinois?

The typical household in Humboldt, Illinois earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, Illinois expensive?

In Humboldt, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Illinois?

About 6.7% of people in Humboldt, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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