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Humphrey

Nebraska · 875 residents (2025 est.) · 0.519 sq mi
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Humphrey has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,977. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,300. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
−9%since 2000
from 786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:875 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6667728799851K1990201020202024Humphrey
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,977
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,910
+117%since 2000
from $18,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+6%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(773)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(689)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(15)
Diversity Score8.2%(59)
Diversity Score
8
+159%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphrey, Nebraska?

Humphrey, Nebraska has about 713 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humphrey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humphrey, Nebraska earns about $73,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humphrey, Nebraska expensive?

In Humphrey, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $231,300, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Humphrey, Nebraska?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Humphrey, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humphrey, Nebraska?

About 6.9% of people in Humphrey, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humphrey, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Humphrey, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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