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Humboldt

Minnesota · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 0.111 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $207,800. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 567%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−28%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
+82%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14274154681990201020202024Humboldt
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,180
+25%since 2000
from $18,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.2%
+43.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+110%since 2010
from 0.182 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,800
+567%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+122%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
72.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
59.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Minnesota?

Humboldt, Minnesota has about 44 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Humboldt, Minnesota expensive?

In Humboldt, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $207,800.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Minnesota?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Minnesota?

About 43.2% of people in Humboldt, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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