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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Humboldt

South Dakota · 521 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Humboldt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,250. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

521
+18%since 1990
from 441 in 1990
1990 – 2025
842 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 712 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
−4%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3895066247418581990201020202024Humboldt
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,455
+64%since 1990
from $10,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.8
+28%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 27.1 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, South Dakota?

Humboldt, South Dakota has about 521 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Humboldt, South Dakota earns about $39,250 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, South Dakota?

About 13.9% 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 6.1% of people in Humboldt, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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