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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Humboldt County

Nevada · 12,844 residents · 9,640.792 sq mi
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Humboldt County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,269. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 3,262 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,844
−20%vs 2000
vs 16,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Humboldt County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,269
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,147 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,544
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,539 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$75,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$449
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $531 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
2.3
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(11,985)
Black0.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(3,040)
Asian0.5%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(6,794)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(10,761)
Black1.1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino18%(2,317)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other14.9%(1,908)
Diversity Score57.1%(7,336)
57
+35%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 21.2 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, Nevada?

Humboldt County, Nevada has about 12,844 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Humboldt County, Nevada earns about $33,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humboldt County, Nevada expensive?

In Humboldt County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, Nevada?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Humboldt County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humboldt County, Nevada?

About 10.3% of people in Humboldt County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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