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Humboldt

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.652
State:
Iowa

Humboldt is a city located in Humboldt County, Iowa. Humboldt has a 2026 population of 4,769. Humboldt is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,784 in 2020.

The median household income in Humboldt is $74,500 with a poverty rate of 15.9%. The median age in Humboldt is 39.6 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

4.8K
Total Population
1,025
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.04%
Growth

Humboldt Population

Humboldt Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,769-2-0.04%
20254,771-3-0.06%
20244,774240.51%
20234,750160.34%
20224,734-70-1.46%
20214,804200.42%
20204,7842315.07%
20194,553-22-0.48%
20184,575-26-0.57%
20174,601320.7%
20164,569-10-0.22%
20154,579-39-0.84%
20144,618-9-0.19%
20134,627-22-0.47%
20124,649-22-0.47%
20114,671-2-0.04%
20104,673-17-0.36%
20004,452140.32%
19904,438-356-7.43%
19804,7941292.77%
19704,66563415.73%
19604,03181225.23%
19503,21940014.19%
19402,81900%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 38.4 years

Humboldt Adults

There are 3,567 adults, (1,089 of whom are seniors) in Humboldt.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,502 (52.4%)
Male: 2,269 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Humboldt includes 90.15% White, 4.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,30190.15%
Other race1924.02%
Two or more races1693.54%
Asian871.82%
Black or African American150.31%
Native American70.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1924.02%
Two or more races1212.54%
White60.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,29590.02%
Asian871.82%
Two or more races481.01%
Black or African American150.31%
Native American70.15%

Humboldt Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Humboldt 's average per capita income is $54,286. Household income levels show a median of $74,500. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,375-
Families$85,169$115,367
Households$74,500$97,260
Non Families$42,500$49,454

$54,286

Average Income

$74,500

Median Household Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)