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Humboldt, NE
City in Richardson County, Nebraska.
Population
775
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
581
ZIP codes
0
Humboldt and its ZIP codes
Humboldt at a glance
- Humboldt is about 23 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,786, 45% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $67,500 (72% below Nebraska) and median rent is $492 a month.
Local data for Humboldt, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Humboldt, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,786
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$67,500
Median rent
$492/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (278), Irish Americans (126), Dutch Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richardson County. PPP loans are for Humboldt.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,132
2,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $8,013 per person
How people get to work
Humboldt, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Humboldt, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Humboldt, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Humboldt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DawsonVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Table RockVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| StellaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Du BoisVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Pawnee CityCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| VerdonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SalemVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Elk CreekVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Bern, KSCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ShubertVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SteinauerVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| AuburnCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| JohnsonVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| NemahaVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| TecumsehCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Falls CityCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Humboldt, NE in?
- Humboldt is in Richardson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Humboldt, NE?
- About 775 people live in Humboldt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Humboldt?
- Nearby places include Dawson (6.4 mi), Table Rock (7.9 mi), Stella (10 mi), Du Bois (11 mi), Pawnee City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023