Humboldt, IA Demographics

A map of Humboldt's Population by Race

Humboldt, Iowa has an estimated population of 4,771, a less than 1% change from the 4,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Humboldt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Humboldt has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Humboldt, that probability was 17.8% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Humboldt is ranked the 90th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Humboldt was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Humboldt's White Population

4,295 residents of Humboldt, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Humboldt is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Humboldt ranks 719th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Humboldt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.0%.

Humboldt is more White than neighboring Dakota City (87.8% White), Badger (89.1% White), Livermore (88.5% White), and Bode (76% White). Humboldt is less White than neighboring Rutland (99.2% White).

Humboldt's Black Population

15 residents of Humboldt, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Humboldt is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Humboldt ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Black residents' share of Humboldt's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Humboldt is more Black than neighboring Rutland (0% Black), Livermore (0% Black), and Bode (0% Black). Humboldt is less Black than neighboring Dakota City (0.7% Black), and Badger (0.7% Black).

Humboldt's Asian Population

87 residents of Humboldt, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Humboldt is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Humboldt ranks 381st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's Asian population has grown by an estimated 443.8%. Asian residents' share of Humboldt's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Humboldt is more Asian than neighboring Dakota City (0% Asian), Rutland (0% Asian), Livermore (0% Asian), and Bode (0% Asian). Humboldt is less Asian than neighboring Badger (2.1% Asian).

Humboldt's Hispanic Population

319 residents of Humboldt, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Humboldt is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Humboldt ranks 169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Humboldt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Humboldt is more Hispanic than neighboring Dakota City (1.2% Hispanic), Rutland (0.8% Hispanic), and Badger (5.3% Hispanic). Humboldt is less Hispanic than neighboring Livermore (8.4% Hispanic), and Bode (15.3% Hispanic).

Humboldt's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Humboldt, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Humboldt is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Humboldt ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Humboldt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Humboldt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutland (0% Native American/Other), and Livermore (0% Native American/Other). Humboldt is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dakota City (10% Native American/Other), Badger (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bode (2.4% Native American/Other).

Humboldt's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Humboldt, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Humboldt is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Humboldt ranks 721st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Humboldt's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Humboldt's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.0%.

Humboldt is more Multiracial than neighboring Dakota City (0.4% Multiracial), and Rutland (0% Multiracial). Humboldt is less Multiracial than neighboring Badger (2.5% Multiracial), Livermore (3.1% Multiracial), and Bode (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.