Humboldt, Nebraska
Humboldt: City in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
About
Humboldt is a city located in the county of Richardson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 877 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 796 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Humboldt
| Population : | 796 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Richardson County |
| Postal code : | 68376 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 3.46 km2 |
| Named for : | Alexander von Humboldt |
| Altitude : | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:09:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Humboldt is located at 40°9'50"N 95°56'42"W (40.1638900, -95.9450000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Humboldt decreased by 10.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 877 | - | census |
| 2011 | 874 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 868 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 854 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 848 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 840 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 831 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 818 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 823 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 810 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 796 | -1.76% | estimation process |
People born in Humboldt (3)
People born in Humboldt, including football coach F. W. Sweeney, Don Ingalls, U.S. politician of Czech origin, member of Czech-community in Nebrasca Otto Kotouč, .
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Schools in Humboldt
College & universities near Humboldt, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181534 | Peru State College | Peru (NE) | 68421-0010 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Humboldt, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Humboldt
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Humbold Post Office | Humboldt (NE) | 68376 |
Other cities in Richardson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richardson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Falls City | 4,117 | City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Verdon | 161 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Rulo | 159 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Stella | 142 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Shubert | 137 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Dawson | 135 | Location in Nebraska, USA |
| Salem | 103 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Preston | 26 | Village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States |
| Barada | 22 | Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
