Humboldt County, Nevada's estimated 2024 population is 16,976 with a growth rate of -0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humboldt County, Nevada is the 9th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 16,580 and has seen a growth of 2.39% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,176 | -160 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 16,336 | -160 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 16,496 | -160 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 16,656 | -160 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 16,816 | -160 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 16,976 | -160 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 17,136 | -160 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 17,296 | -336 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 17,632 | 361 | 2.09% |
| 2020 | 17,271 | 387 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 16,884 | 106 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 16,778 | 44 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 16,734 | -80 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 16,814 | -219 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 17,033 | -197 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 17,230 | -135 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 17,365 | 287 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 17,078 | 438 | 2.63% |
| 2011 | 16,640 | 60 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 16,580 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,844 | 3,410 | 36.15% |
| 1980 | 9,434 | 3,059 | 47.98% |
| 1970 | 6,375 | 667 | 11.69% |
| 1960 | 5,708 | 870 | 17.98% |
| 1950 | 4,838 | 95 | 2% |
| 1940 | 4,743 | 948 | 24.98% |
| 1930 | 3,795 | 52 | 1.39% |
| 1920 | 3,743 | -3,082 | -45.16% |
| 1910 | 6,825 | 2,362 | 52.92% |
| 1900 | 4,463 | 1,029 | 29.97% |
| 1890 | 3,434 | -46 | -1.32% |
| 1880 | 3,480 | 1,564 | 81.63% |
| 1870 | 1,916 | 1,876 | 4690% |
| 1860 | 40 | -16,136 | -99.75% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,091 | 75.82% |
| Other race | 1,569 | 9.09% |
| Two or more races | 1,522 | 8.82% |
| Native American | 669 | 3.87% |
| Asian | 243 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.24% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,986 | 2.44 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 3,653 | 3.07 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 2,422 | 1.16 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 507 | 3.55 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 404 | 3.07 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,027 | 9.06% |
| Associates Degree | 999 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,751 | 15.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 609 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 3,868 | 34.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 627 | 5.53% |
| Some College | 2,458 | 21.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,832 | 7,361 | 1,959 |
| Hispanic | 2,618 | 1,635 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 1,004 | 775 | 78 |
| Other Race | 944 | 542 | 32 |
| Native American | 383 | 270 | 54 |
| Asian | 167 | 147 | 108 |
| Black | 123 | 64 | 24 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,219 | $79,369 | $41,579 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,786 | $56,771 | $69,563 |
| High School Graduate | $46,779 | $59,291 | $26,402 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,568 | $45,613 | $21,384 |
| Overall | $53,043 | $77,598 | $30,701 |
| Some College | $66,250 | $95,714 | $28,267 |
$53,043
Average Earnings
$77,598
Average Male
$30,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.63% of Humboldt County, Nevada residents speak only English, while 17.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,959 | 1,233 | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 4,803 | 704 | 14.66% |
| Multiple | 1,512 | 416 | 27.51% |
| Native | 669 | 358 | 53.51% |
| Other | 1,569 | 149 | 9.5% |
| Islander | 37 | 2 | 5.41% |
| Black | 80 | 2 | 2.5% |
14.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
17.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Humboldt County, Nevada is Native, with 53.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Humboldt County, Nevada is Black, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.3% |
| High School | 11.95% |
| Some College | 7.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.23% |
| Female Employed | 8.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,944 | $97,707 |
| Households | $75,574 | $92,454 |
| Married Families | $101,169 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,348 | $78,778 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,074
Number of Veterans
982
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 451 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 155 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 330 |
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 75+ | 241 |
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 935 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 6.32% |
| Black | 37 | 28.91% |
| Asian | 21 | 11.17% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.25%
Born in Humboldt County, Nevada
90.05%
Native Born
9.95%
Foreign Born
4.81%
Non Citizen
5.14%
Naturalized
90.05% of Humboldt County, Nevada residents were born in the United States, with 40.25% having been born in Nevada. 4.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.