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Humboldt

South Dakota · 441 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Humboldt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,625. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

441
−15%vs 2000
vs 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
712 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
+5%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3895066247418581990201020202024Humboldt
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,625
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,052
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,455 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,600
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$303
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
75.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
1.4
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 19.4 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, South Dakota?

Humboldt, South Dakota has about 441 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt, South Dakota?

The typical household in Humboldt, South Dakota earns about $21,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt, South Dakota expensive?

In Humboldt, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $29,600, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, South Dakota?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt, South Dakota?

About 6.6% of people in Humboldt, South Dakota 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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