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Humboldt

Minnesota · 41 residents · 0.111 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−33%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+45%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14274154681990201020202024Humboldt
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,550
+27%since 2000
from $18,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade60%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.8%(8)
Diversity Score33.8%(14)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
+40.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
56.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Minnesota?

Humboldt, Minnesota has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Minnesota?

About 5.4% 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 25.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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