Humboldt, IA Demographics

The total population of Humboldt is estimated to be 4,774 with 2,425 males (50.80%) and 2,349 females (49.20%). There are 76 less females than males in Humboldt.
The median household income in Humboldt was $65,083 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,035(3.23%) from $63,048 in 2020. This income is 87.24% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Humboldt sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $75,917. Overall, the median household income for the city of Humboldt stands at $65,083.
In Humboldt, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,804 for males and $27,639 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $73,673 for males and $39,223 for females.
In Humboldt, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $64,348.
In 2022, the population of Humboldt was 4,782, a 0.56% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Humboldt's population was 4,809, an increase of 0.52% compared to a population of 4,784 in 2020.
The median age in Humboldt, IA is 42.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.55% were under the age of 15, 15.05% aged 15 to 29, 41.74% aged 30 to 64, 17.05% aged 65 to 84, and 5.61% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Humboldt population: 95.85% are White, 0.06% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.77% are Asian, 0.74% are some other race and 1.50% are multiracial.