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Humboldt

Kansas · 1,953 residents · 1.527 sq mi
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Humboldt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,953
−2%since 2000
from 1,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Humboldt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,408 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,431
+4%since 2000
from $17,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,779)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(104)
Diversity Score26.4%(516)
Diversity Score
26
+56%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Kansas?

Humboldt, Kansas has about 1,953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Kansas?

The typical household in Humboldt, Kansas earns about $40,938 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 $57,800, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Kansas?

About 14.0% 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 11.7% 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 226 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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