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Humboldt

Nebraska · 800 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 $44,821. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
800
−15%since 2000
from 941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
−1%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7518228949651K1990201020202024Humboldt
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,821
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,419
+50%since 2000
from $16,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(743)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score8.4%(67)
Diversity Score
8
+43%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, Nebraska?

Humboldt, Nebraska has about 800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humboldt, Nebraska earns about $44,821 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 $47,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, Nebraska?

About 14.4% 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 16.5% 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 212 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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