Population 5,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Humboldt
Household size in Humboldt
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Humboldt is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Humboldt has smaller households than most Iowa cities.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Humboldt skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Humboldt (17.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only six of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Humboldt
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Humboldt own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. That is in line with the rest of Iowa. Just over half of owners (52.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Humboldt: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Humboldt is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $624 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $567 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $782 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in Humboldt pays $782 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $269 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, 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
Bachelor's degrees in Humboldt
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Humboldt: 24.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Humboldt: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Humboldt | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Humboldt runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only five of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 2.28 | 42.5 | 17.3% | 28.4% | 7.0% | 1965 | $782 | 24.6% | 95.1% | 7.8% |
| Dakota City | 2.34 | 43.6 | 7.4% | 18.4% | 10.9% | 1967 | $938 | 9.8% | 91.2% | 7.0% |
| Rutland | 2.29 | 44.0 | 17.9% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1939 | $716 | 14.4% | 92.9% | 1.4% |
| Badger | 2.54 | 34.7 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 1970 | $702 | 33.7% | 96.1% | 1.6% |
| Thor | 1.97 | 54.4 | 12.9% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 1943 | $1,032 | 16.6% | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Hardy | 2.10 | 53.6 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 18.7% | 1941 | $776 | 14.1% | 92.3% | 0.3% |
| Pioneer | 2.39 | 42.5 | 6.8% | 20.9% | 10.6% | 1958 | $642 | 21.8% | 89.7% | 1.0% |
| Clare | 2.53 | 45.7 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1973 | $676 | 30.0% | 96.3% | 0.8% |
| Livermore | 2.23 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 16.0% | 12.6% | 1954 | $929 | 7.9% | 95.2% | 1.2% |
| Gilmore City | 2.37 | 42.8 | 9.3% | 21.2% | 14.4% | 1949 | $678 | 17.4% | 88.6% | 3.2% |
| Bradgate | 2.29 | 44.2 | 18.2% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 1938 | $721 | 14.2% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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