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Humboldt

Illinois · 361 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,875. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−25%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+36%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3123634154665171990201020202024Humboldt
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,875
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,972
+41%since 2000
from $16,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+37%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(311)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score30.6%(110)
Diversity Score
31
+222%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+116%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Illinois?

Humboldt, Illinois has about 361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Illinois?

The typical household in Humboldt, Illinois earns about $39,875 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Illinois?

About 9.6% 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 12.7% 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 133 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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