Humboldt is a city located in Humboldt County Iowa. Humboldt has a 2024 population of 4,701. Humboldt is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Humboldt is $86,203 with a poverty rate of 14.56%. The median age in Humboldt is 41.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Humboldt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,418 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 5.48% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,115 | 2.19 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 856 | 2.85 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 797 | 1.08 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 321 | 2.83 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 141 | 2.99 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 19.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 617 | 18.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,196 | 36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 542 | 16.32% |
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 | 3,166 | 3,078 | 759 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 24 |
| Black | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,386 | $58,542 | $44,609 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,902 | $83,750 | $65,272 |
| High School Graduate | $33,287 | $45,875 | $19,401 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,207 | $58,504 | $33,179 |
| Some College | $63,819 | $70,208 | $54,313 |
$49,207
Average Earnings
$58,504
Average Male
$33,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.56% of Humboldt residents speak only English, while 3.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,321 | 535 | 12.38% |
| Multiple | 261 | 143 | 54.79% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 142 | 65.74% |
14.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.13%
Male Poverty Rate
17.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Humboldt is Hispanic, with 65.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Humboldt is White, with 12.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.67% |
| High School | 13.71% |
| Some College | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.35% |
| Female Employed | 8.06% |
| Male Employed | 0.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,969 | $106,651 |
| Households | $70,661 | $86,203 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,663 | $46,270 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
301
Number of Veterans
272
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 8.2% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 16.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
79.84%
Born in Humboldt
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
2.96%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.04% of Humboldt residents were born in the United States, with 79.84% having been born in Iowa. 2.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,592 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 4,614 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 4,636 | -21 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 4,657 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 4,679 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 4,701 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 4,723 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 4,726 | -81 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 4,807 | 19 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 4,788 | 235 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4,553 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 4,575 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 4,601 | 32 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,569 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 4,579 | -39 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 4,618 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 4,627 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 4,649 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 4,671 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 4,673 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,452 | 14 | 0.32% |
| 1990 | 4,438 | -356 | -7.43% |
| 1980 | 4,794 | 129 | 2.77% |
| 1970 | 4,665 | 634 | 15.73% |
| 1960 | 4,031 | 812 | 25.23% |
| 1950 | 3,219 | 400 | 14.19% |
| 1940 | 2,819 | -1,773 | -38.61% |