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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Humboldt

Nebraska · 1,012 residents · 1.334 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $18,700. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,012
+8%vs 2000
vs 941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.9
+11%vs 2000
vs 48.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7518228949651K1990201020202024Humboldt
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,742
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,672 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,911
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,968 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$184
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
78.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
1.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2
−67%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Nebraska?

Humboldt, Nebraska has about 1,012 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humboldt, Nebraska earns about $17,742 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 $18,700, and the typical rent is about $184 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Nebraska?

About 13.6% 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 13.6% of people in Humboldt, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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