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Humboldt

South Dakota · 579 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Humboldt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+11%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
935 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+16%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895066247418581990201020202024Humboldt
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,442
+49%since 2000
from $16,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(525)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(22)
Diversity Score12.2%(71)
Diversity Score
12
+526%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt, South Dakota?

Humboldt, South Dakota has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt, South Dakota earns about $71,000 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt, South Dakota?

About 23.4% 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 1.7% 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 138 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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