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Humboldt County

Nevada · 17,285 residents · 9,640.792 sq mi
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Humboldt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
17,285
+7%since 2000
from 16,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+10%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Humboldt County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,123
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,258
+70%since 2000
from $19,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(11,032)
Black0.8%(137)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(4,511)
Asian0.9%(152)
Other6%(1,030)
Diversity Score62.1%(10,727)
Segregation Score21.4%(3,704)
Diversity Score
62
+47%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humboldt County, Nevada?

Humboldt County, Nevada has about 17,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Humboldt County, Nevada earns about $66,123 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 $186,200, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Humboldt County, Nevada?

About 18.8% 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 14.7% 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 4,441 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 107.01Census Tract 107.02Census Tract 105.02Census Tract 105.01Census Tract 106
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 89445ZIP 89425ZIP 89426ZIP 89414ZIP 89446ZIP 89404ZIP 89438
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