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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Humboldt County

Nevada · 16,106 residents · 9,640.792 sq mi
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Humboldt County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,147. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,106
+25%since 1990
from 12,844 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+8%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Humboldt County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,147
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,269 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,539
+44%since 1990
from $13,544 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $449 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(10,761)
Black1.1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino18%(2,317)
Asian0.3%(36)
Diversity Score57.1%(7,336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(11,985)
Black0.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(3,040)
Asian0.5%(88)
Diversity Score42.2%(6,794)
42
−26%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 16,106 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Humboldt County, Nevada earns about $47,147 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, Nevada?

About 14.2% 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 9.7% of people in Humboldt County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humboldt County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Humboldt County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,262 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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