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 163 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7208,-94.2152 |
| Named for | Alexander von Humboldt |
| Altitude | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1863 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:09:43 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Humboldt is located at 42°43'15"N 94°12'55"W (42.7208000, -94.2152400).
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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% |
Humboldt zip code is 50548.
County name: Humboldt, County
fips: 19091
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Humboldt, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153782 | La James International College-Ft Dodge | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
Closest post offices linked to Humboldt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Humbold Post Office | Humboldt (IA) | 50548 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Humboldt, Tennessee city in Iowa with a population of 8,126 people.
- Humboldt, Wisconsin town in Brown County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 1,355 people.
- Humboldt, Nebraska city in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 796 people.
- 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.
- Humboldt, Kansas city in Allen County, Kansas, USA with a population of 242 people.
- Humboldt, Minnesota city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 42 people.
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