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Humboldt

Nebraska · 768 residents (2025 est.) · 1.334 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,786. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 166 residents. 13% 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 $67,500. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
775
−18%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
581 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+9%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:768 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7518228949651K1990201020202024Humboldt
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,786
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,672 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,543
+92%since 2000
from $16,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+14%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+63%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(896)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(688)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(30)
Diversity Score25.6%(199)
Diversity Score
26
+336%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−6.6 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
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Nebraska?

Humboldt, Nebraska has about 775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humboldt, Nebraska earns about $41,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, Nebraska expensive?

In Humboldt, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of people in Humboldt, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 237 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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