Humboldt, Illinois
Humboldt: Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Humboldt is a village located in the county of Coles in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 437 and a population density of 1,249 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 414 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Humboldt
| Population : | 414 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Coles County |
| Area : | 0.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,156 feet / 657 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:49:08 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61931 |
| Density : | 1,183 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Humboldt is located at 39°36'15"N 88°19'8"W (39.6042000, -88.3189400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Humboldt decreased by 5.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 437 | - | census |
| 2011 | 434 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 433 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 433 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 430 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 429 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 426 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 422 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 418 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 417 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 414 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Schools in Humboldt
College & universities near Humboldt, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144892 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston (IL) | 61920 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Humboldt, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Post offices near Humboldt
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Humbold Post Office | Humboldt (IL) | 61931 |
Other cities in Coles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coles County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 20,034 | City in Illinois |
| Mattoon | 17,513 | City in Illinois |
| Paradise | 1,293 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hutton | 879 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Ashmore | 740 | Township in Coles County, Illinois |
| Embarrass | 559 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Lerna | 274 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oakland | 127 | City in Coles County, Illinois, United States |
