Census Bureau data for Humboldt city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Humboldt city
- What is the median household income in Humboldt city?
- The median household income in Humboldt city is $43,558 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Humboldt city?
- The poverty rate in Humboldt city is 24.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Humboldt city?
- $91,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Humboldt city?
- The median gross rent in Humboldt city is $552 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Humboldt city residents have a college degree?
- 18.1% of adults in Humboldt city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,956
Median Income
$43,558
Median Home Value
$91,600
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
17.2%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,481 (+3.5%)
Home Value:
+$28,900 (+46.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.8 pp (+90.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+24%)
Unemployment:
+12.4 pp (+258.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,956
Median Age
43.0
Female
54.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.4%
Black 1.0%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,558
±$10,687
-$29,081 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$60,251
Median Family Income
$53,977
Poverty Rate
24.8%
+17.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
44.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.0%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
15.1%
$35–50k
16.4%
$50–75k
14.0%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
11.8%
$150–200k
4.7%
$200k+
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
943
Owner-Occupied
79.6%
Renter-Occupied
20.4%
Vacancy Rate
18.0%
Median Home Value
$91,600
-$111,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$552
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.3%
$50–100k
49.8%
$100–200k
19.5%
$200–300k
7.0%
$300–500k
0.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
47.1%
$500–1k
42.6%
$1–1.5k
10.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.2%
1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3+
21.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.6%
2–4 units
4.0%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.6%
1940–1969
6.2%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
2.9%
2010+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
-17.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.0%
Some College / Associate
26.6%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.2%
+13.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
8.0%
Government Workers
12.4%
Private For-Profit
79.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
36.2%
Edu/Health
20.6%
Retail
9.6%
Wholesale
6.5%
Transportation
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
5.7%
Construction
4.5%
Public Admin
2.9%
Finance
1.9%
Occupation
Management
30.6%
Production
26.6%
Sales
21.0%
Food Prep
12.4%
Construction
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.0 min
Drove Alone
84.6%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
773
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.1%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
8.1%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
12.4%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 25.9%
Working age (18–64): 74.1%
65 and over: 19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.7%
Naturalized Citizen
72.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
72.7%
Latin America
27.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.0%
With a Disability
19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.0%
Uninsured
13.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.2%
Has a Computer
91.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
74.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023