Humboldt County's estimated 2026 population is 17,028 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humboldt County is the 9th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 16,580 and has seen a growth of 2.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Humboldt County includes 72.3% White, 9.78% other race, 3.45% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.3%)
Two or more races (12.15%)
Other race (9.78%)
Native American (3.45%)
Asian (1.35%)
Black or African American (0.69%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,507 | 72.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,102 | 12.15% |
| Other race | 1,692 | 9.78% |
| Native American | 597 | 3.45% |
| Asian | 233 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Humboldt County's average per capita income is $56,856. Household income levels show a median of $79,946. The poverty rate stands at 12.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,423 | - |
| Families | $90,247 | $102,672 |
| Households | $79,946 | $95,024 |
| Non Families | $46,875 | $78,021 |
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