Humboldt, Iowa
Humboldt: City in Iowa
About
Humboldt is a city located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,690 and a population density of 379 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,544 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1862.
Quick Facts about Humboldt
Population : | 4,544 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Iowa (United States) |
County : | Humboldt County |
Postal code : | 50548 |
Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
Area : | 12.37 km2 |
Named for : | Alexander von Humboldt |
Altitude : | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1863 (161 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 15:00:58 (8th December 2024) |
Density : | 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Humboldt is located at 42°43'15"N 94°12'55"W (42.7208000, -94.2152400).
Humboldt map
- Official Website
Official website of Humboldt
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Humboldt decreased by 3.21% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 4,690 | - | census |
2011 | 4,671 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2012 | 4,649 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2013 | 4,624 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2014 | 4,617 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2015 | 4,578 | -0.85% | estimation process |
2016 | 4,568 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2017 | 4,603 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2018 | 4,594 | -0.2% | estimation process |
2019 | 4,587 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2020 | 4,544 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,347 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,422 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,983 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,422 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.5% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
Female persons, % : | 48.0% |
White only, percent : | 78.8% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.3% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.2% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,001 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $73,600 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $960 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $409 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $978 |
2015-2019 Households : | 7,088 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,228 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,496 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 128,594 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,752 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.9 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,903 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,792 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.6% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,425 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 768 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,104 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,303 |
2010 population per square mile : | 5,828.5 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 2.82 |
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,155 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,200 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,023 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $407 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $678 |
Permits for construction, 2020 : | 37 |
2015-2019 Households : | 17,499 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,800 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,804 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 729,708 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 374,184 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,853 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,672 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,871 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.6% |
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 806 |
2019 total employment : | 8,583 |
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 317,472 |
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.7% |
2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,147 |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,431 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,015 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,058 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,246 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 343 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,983 |
2010 population per square mile : | 44.8 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 962.57 |
People born in Humboldt (10)
People born in Humboldt, including professional wrestler Frank Gotch, actor Christian Clemenson, physician Frank Gotch, .
List
- Gus Thompson (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 22/06/1877
- Jack Clancy (College and Professional American football player) he was born in 18/06/1944
- Kevin Dresser (American sport wrestler) he was born in 09/11/1962
- Rod Hamilton (American politician) he was born in 25/03/1968
- Bruce L. Clark (American university teacher (1880-1945)) he was born in 29/05/1880
- Byron Gordon McKeeby (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1936
- Ardie Dean he was born in 01/01/1955
Schools in Humboldt
College & universities near Humboldt, IA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
153782 | La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
Post offices near Humboldt
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Humbold Post Office | Humboldt (IA) | 50548 |
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- Humboldt , Michigan township in Marquette County, Michigan with a population of 458 people.
- Humboldt , Illinois village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 414 people.
- Humboldt , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 342 people.
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Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , IA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Dakota City | 825 | County seat in Iowa |
Livermore | 361 | City in Iowa, United States |
Bode | 286 | Human settlement in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States of America |
Renwick | 260 | Human settlement in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States of America |
Thor | 180 | Town in the state of Iowa, United States |
Rutland | 121 | Town in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States |
Bradgate | 84 | Human settlement in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States of America |
Hardy | 41 | City in Iowa, United States |
Ottosen | 36 | Human settlement in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States of America |
Pioneer | 22 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Humboldt distances to largest Iowa cities