Humboldt Population

2010–2026

1,797

2026 projection

2.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Humboldt. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,797-100.55%
20251,807-30.17%
20241,810-140.77%
20231,824-40.22%
20221,828-100.54%
20211,838-90.49%
20201,847+40.22%
20191,843-100.54%
20181,853-40.22%
20171,857-170.91%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Humboldt has a population change lower than Allen County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Allen County−1.8%
  • Humboldt−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Humboldt Demographics

42.2median age

Median age

Female42.4 yrs
Male42 yrs

Adults

1,312
333 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults979 other adults

Sex

Female 54.2% · 971Male 45.8% · 822

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Humboldt Income

$47,560median household income

Median household income

$47,560

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,574

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

24%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Humboldt Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%50%35%
Never married24%24%25%
Divorced15%19%12%
Widowed16%2%28%
Separated3%5%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201