Population 17,289 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Humboldt County
Household size in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Humboldt County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Nevada as a whole, where it has 2.73 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Humboldt County is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, mirroring the country. Only one other Nevada county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Humboldt County (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Humboldt County
Renters in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Humboldt County own their homes; 26.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Humboldt County than nationally: 11.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Humboldt County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Nevada overall, where the median home dates to 1995. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $661 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $861 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,056 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Humboldt County pays $1,056 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $394 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Humboldt County
Bachelor's degrees in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Humboldt County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Humboldt County is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Nevada as a whole (87.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Humboldt County
| Period | Humboldt County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Humboldt County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in Nevada overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Humboldt County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | 2.62 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 26.0% | 11.7% | 1990 | $1,056 | 18.5% | 88.6% | 5.4% |
| Davis County | 3.27 | 32.8 | 9.1% | 22.7% | 5.3% | 1991 | $1,762 | 39.5% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| Morgan County | 3.37 | 33.8 | 3.2% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 1994 | $1,553 | 39.5% | 98.0% | 2.3% |
| Daggett County | 2.49 | 46.0 | 2.1% | 17.7% | 75.2% | 1979 | $900 | 17.6% | 92.7% | 6.6% |
| Laramie County | 2.36 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 29.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $1,304 | 32.5% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Cheyenne County | 2.12 | 43.3 | 7.2% | 33.3% | 9.3% | 1960 | $874 | 23.5% | 92.2% | 3.7% |
| Deuel County | 2.20 | 51.6 | 5.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | 1945 | $822 | 25.4% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Sedgwick County | 2.22 | 43.2 | 8.4% | 28.2% | 15.9% | 1954 | $815 | 27.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| Keith County | 2.05 | 47.6 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1969 | $800 | 23.7% | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2.24 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 1969 | $898 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hutchinson County, TX · Houston County, TN · Houston County, TX · Howard County, AR · Howard County, IA · Howard County, MO · Hubbard County, MN · Hughes County, OK · Hughes County, SD · Humphreys County, MS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Humboldt County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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