County · Nevada
Humboldt County, Nevada
Humboldt County, Nevada. Humboldt County had 17,267 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. It holds 8 places (1 city, village or borough and 7 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 32013.
Humboldt County is the county of the Winnemucca, NV micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,267
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,289
Median household income
$81,073
±$5,960 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$278,300
±$23,448 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$994
±$120 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Humboldt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,285 residents in Humboldt County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,267 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Nevada grew 5.7%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,289 over 9,641 square miles of land.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,289 | 3,184,612 | +461 |
| Households | 6,911±214 | 1,202,593 | +411 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.08 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,768±17 | 1,326,471 | +216 |
Humboldt County's population since 2000
From 16,106 in 2000 to 17,267 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County holds 8 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Winnemucca with 8,307 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Winnemucca | 8,431 | $81,824 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort McDermitt | 267 | $25,000 |
| GolcondaGEOID 3228500 | 182 | not published |
| McDermittGEOID 3244000 | 124 | not published |
| Orovada | 117 | $54,643 |
| Paradise ValleyGEOID 3255400 | 71 | $142,946 |
| DenioGEOID 3218500 | 34 | not published |
| ValmyGEOID 3278200 | 26 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Humboldt County?
The median resident of Humboldt County is 37.7 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.3%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±0.9 | 39.1 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±0.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.3% | 29.6% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.7%±0.6 pts | 44.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4%±1.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.3%±2.6 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±1.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±2.4 pts | 11.4% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±2.2 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±3.6 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Humboldt County earn?
Half of Humboldt County's 6,911 households earn less than $81,073 a year (±$5,960), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 it was $83,387 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,073±$5,960 | $78,260 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,890±$5,650 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,205±$1,935 | $41,354 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7%±7.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±2.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±2.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Humboldt County?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Humboldt County's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,300 by its owner (±$23,448). The median renter pays $994 a month including utilities, and 25.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,300±$23,448 | $435,400 | +$56,037 |
| Median gross rent | $994±$120 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.8%±9.4 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,665±$109 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0%±4.3 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,768±17 | 1,326,471 | +216 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3%±4.7 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 34.1%±3.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Humboldt County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Humboldt County in 2025 (23 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Humboldt County get to work?
69.7% of Humboldt County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±2.8 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 7.0% | +2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±4.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±2.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±2.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±2.7 | 24.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Humboldt County's census tracts?
Humboldt County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,407 (Tract 107.01) to $116,563 (Tract 107.02).
| Tract 105.0132013010501 | 2,612±450 | $72,273 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.0232013010502 | 3,581±463 | $83,892 |
| Tract 10632013010600 | 2,170±348 | $68,063 |
| Tract 107.0132013010701 | 4,642±524 | $54,407 |
| Tract 107.0232013010702 | 4,284±525 | $116,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Humboldt County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 17 |
| Median household income | 6th of 16 |
| Median home value | 10th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 17 |
| Median age | 15th of 17 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Humboldt County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.