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Humboldt County

Iowa · 9,597 residents · 434.372 sq mi
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Humboldt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,707. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,597
−8%since 2000
from 10,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,707
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,396
+66%since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(8,823)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(430)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other1.4%(130)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,527)
Segregation Score21.1%(2,028)
Diversity Score
16
+407%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt County, Iowa?

Humboldt County, Iowa has about 9,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt County, Iowa earns about $55,707 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 $109,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, Iowa?

About 20.1% 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 13.6% of people in Humboldt County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,159 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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