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Humboldt

Kansas · 1,807 residents (2025 est.) · 1.527 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,560. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,900. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,793
−10%since 2000
from 1,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,807 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Humboldt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,560
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,408 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,128
+48%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+16%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+66%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,811)
Black1.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(103)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,627)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score21.4%(384)
Diversity Score
21
+27%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Kansas?

Humboldt, Kansas has about 1,793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Kansas?

The typical household in Humboldt, Kansas earns about $47,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, Kansas expensive?

In Humboldt, Kansas, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Kansas?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Kansas?

About 24.0% of people in Humboldt, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 386 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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