Humboldt, Nebraska

Humboldt: city in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

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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.

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Location of Humboldt on Nebraska map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 40.1639,-95.9450
Named for Alexander von Humboldt
Altitude 1,024 feet / 312 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 22:25:52 (22nd April 2026)
Density 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.18% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Humboldt  Nebraska East Square from Third 1 image
Humboldt Nebraska East Square from Third 1 image

Geography

Humboldt is located at 40°9'50"N 95°56'42"W (40.1638900, -95.9450000).

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Weather

80°F
Sunny
10 to 20 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

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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
Humboldt zip code is 68376. County name: Richardson, County fips: 31147
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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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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Humboldt, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
181534 Peru State College Peru (NE) 68421-0010

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Humboldt, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LNK Lincoln 201 North 7th St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Humboldt.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Humbold Post Office Humboldt (NE) 68376

Other places with the same name (8)

  • Humboldt, Tennessee city in Iowa with a population of 8,126 people.
  • Humboldt, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 4,544 people.
  • Humboldt, Wisconsin town in Brown County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 1,355 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 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