Humboldt County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,591 | — | #2,518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,946 | -4.3% | #1,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,800 | -44.7% | #2,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $744 | -36.0% | #2,508 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.2% | #1,492 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Humboldt County has a population of 9,591, making it the #2,518 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Humboldt County is $71,946, ranking #1,051 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Humboldt County is $155,800 (-44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $744/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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94.2% of residents in Humboldt County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Humboldt County, Iowa
Humboldt County, Iowa has a total population of 9,591, making it the 2,518th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Humboldt County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Humboldt County is $71,946, which ranks #1,051 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Humboldt County is $155,800, 44.7% below the national median. Renters in Humboldt County pay a median gross rent of $744 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Humboldt County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.
Humboldt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.7%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Humboldt County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.