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Humboldt

South Dakota · 589 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Humboldt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

589
+13%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
952 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.3
+5%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3895066247418581990201020202024Humboldt
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,417
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$27,823
+69%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$661
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
57.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.0% rent
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
32.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(560)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.3%(31)
5
+172%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
91.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
46.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, South Dakota?

Humboldt, South Dakota has about 589 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt, South Dakota earns about $55,417 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, South Dakota?

About 14.8% 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 2.4% 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 148 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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