Humboldt, Nebraska facts for kids
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Humboldt, Nebraska
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Downtown Humboldt: east side of town square, June 2013
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Location of Humboldt, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 800 |
| • Density | 599.70/sq mi (231.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68376
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-23445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394445 |
Humboldt is a small city located in Richardson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 800 people lived there.
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Exploring Humboldt's Past
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Humboldt was officially planned and laid out in 1868. It got its name from Humboldt, Tennessee. An early settler had stayed in Humboldt, Tennessee, while fighting in the Civil War.
Humboldt's Location and Size
Humboldt is located in Richardson County, Nebraska. The city covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Humboldt's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 917 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,114 | 21.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,218 | 9.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,176 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,277 | 8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,435 | 12.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,386 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,404 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,322 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,194 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,176 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,003 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 941 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 877 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 800 | −8.8% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census
According to the census from 2010, there were 877 people living in Humboldt. These people lived in 385 households, with 213 of them being families. The city had about 659 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Humboldt in 2010 were White (97.1%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Native American (1.7%). About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Humboldt in 2010 was about 48.6 years old. About 21.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many residents, about 28.5%, were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
Education in Humboldt
Students in Humboldt attend schools that are part of the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer School District #70.
Famous People from Humboldt
Many interesting people have connections to Humboldt, Nebraska. Here are a few:
- Morris N. Hughes Jr., who served as an ambassador (a representative of their country in another country).
- Guy Hartsel Hummel, a farmer and an important person in politics.
- Don Ingalls, a talented writer and producer for television shows.
- Richard S. Molony, who was a U.S. representative (a person elected to speak for their area in the government).
- F. W. Sweeney, a college football player, coach, and a leader in the railroad business.
- Eugene A. Tucker, a lawyer and a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Humboldt (Nebraska) para niños
