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Humphrey

Nebraska · 857 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Humphrey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
857
+9%since 2000
from 786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667728799851K1990201020202024Humphrey
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,932
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,388
+72%since 2000
from $18,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(829)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
Diversity Score
2
−25%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humphrey, Nebraska?

Humphrey, Nebraska has about 857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humphrey, Nebraska?

The typical household in Humphrey, Nebraska earns about $61,932 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 $177,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Humphrey, Nebraska?

About 20.5% 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 7.6% of people in Humphrey, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humphrey, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Humphrey, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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