Humboldt County's estimated 2026 population is 17,356 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Humboldt County is the 9th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 16,580 and has seen a growth of 4.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 12,727 adults, (2,859 of whom are seniors) in Humboldt County.
Female: 8,166 (47.2%)
Male: 9,123 (52.8%)
The racial composition of Humboldt County includes 68.43% White, 9.83% other race, 3.2% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,831 | 68.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,772 | 16.03% |
| Other race | 1,700 | 9.83% |
| Native American | 553 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 265 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.14% |
Humboldt County's average per capita income is $55,417. Household income levels show a median of $81,073. The poverty rate stands at 10.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,385 | - |
| Families | $91,025 | $106,137 |
| Households | $81,073 | $91,890 |
| Non Families | $50,061 | $61,035 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate