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Humboldt

Nebraska · 941 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 $27,672. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

941
−7%since 1990
from 1,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
705 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 759 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.4
−10%since 1990
from 53.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7518228949651K1990201020202024Humboldt
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,672
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,742 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,968
+71%since 1990
from $9,911 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.0
−6%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(896)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.9%(55)
6
+199%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Nebraska?

Humboldt, Nebraska has about 941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humboldt, Nebraska earns about $27,672 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 $27,400, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Nebraska?

About 12.9% 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.

Has Humboldt, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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