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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Humboldt County

Iowa · 10,756 residents · 434.372 sq mi
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Humboldt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,900. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,756
+4%vs 2000
vs 10,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,557
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,201 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,167
−34%vs 2000
vs $18,300 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $362 in 2000
US average: $450
72.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
1.4
−27%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(10,188)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(100)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(326)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(10,710)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(132)
1
−61%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+75%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt County, Iowa?

Humboldt County, Iowa has about 10,756 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Humboldt County, Iowa?

The typical household in Humboldt County, Iowa earns about $24,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt County, Iowa expensive?

In Humboldt County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt County, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Humboldt County, Iowa 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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