Humboldt County Summary

Life in Humboldt County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Humboldt County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Humboldt County:

  • The population in Humboldt County is 17,266.

  • The median home value in Humboldt County is $298,125.

  • The median income in Humboldt County is $75,574.

  • The median rent in Humboldt County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Humboldt County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Humboldt County is 14.3%.

  • The average high in Humboldt County is 68.8° and there are 18.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Humboldt County

List Of Cities & Towns in Humboldt County

Winnemucca, NV Population 8,354

Fort McDermitt, NV Population 254

Golconda, NV Population 178

Paradise Valley, NV Population 141

Alachua , NV Population 89

McDermitt, NV Population 78

Alakanuk , NV Population 35

Akron , NV Population 15

Map Of Humboldt County

Humboldt County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Humboldt County is 68.8°.

  • There are 71.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 18.6 inches of rain each year with 11.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:43 hours of sun each day in Humboldt County.

StatHumboldt County
Mean High68.8
Nice Days71.59
Rainfall18.6
Snowfall11.5
Sunny_hours6:43
68.8°
Average High
18.6
Inches of Rain

Humboldt County Photos

Downtown Winnemucca In Nevada Viewed From Winnemucca Mountain
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
View Down The Humboldt River From Bridge Street In Winnemuccac Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
Winnemucca South Bridge Street
Source: Wikipedia User Finetooth | CC BY-SA 3.0
Winnemucca State Bank And Trust Large
Source: Wikipedia User NoeHill | CC BY-SA 3.0
View East Along Interstate  From The Exit  Overpass In Winnemuccac Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
Winnemucca Basque Festival
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund | CC BY-SA 2.0

Humboldt County Demographics

Population over time in Humboldt County

The current population in Humboldt County is 17,266. The population has increased 2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,218 2.3%
2021 16,834 0.0%
2020 16,828 -

Gender in Humboldt County

  • Humboldt County is 47.8% female with 8,257 female residents.

  • Humboldt County is 52.2% male with 9,009 male residents.

Female
47.8% (8,257)
Male
52.2% (9,009)
Gender Humboldt County NV USA
Female 47.8% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 52.2% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Humboldt County

Humboldt County is:

  • 64.1% White with 11,066 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 129 African American residents.

  • 3.1% American Indian with 543 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 243 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 24 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 32 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 414 Two Or More residents.

  • 27.9% Hispanic with 4,815 Hispanic residents.

White
64.1% (11,066)
African American
0.7% (129)
American Indian
3.1% (543)
Asian
1.4% (243)
Hawaiian
0.1% (24)
Other
0.2% (32)
Two Or More
2.4% (414)
Hispanic
27.9% (4,815)

Table: Humboldt County By Race

Race Humboldt County NV USA
White 64.1% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 3.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 27.9% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Humboldt County, Nevada

  • 5.1% of households in Humboldt County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Humboldt County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Humboldt County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Humboldt County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Humboldt County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Humboldt County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Humboldt County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Humboldt County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Humboldt County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Humboldt County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (887)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (820)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (1,003)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (1,673)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.8% (1,870)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.6% (2,342)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (2,602)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (3,269)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.0% (1,730)
$200,000 or more
6.2% (1,065)
Income Humboldt County NV USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.8% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.0% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.2% 8.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Humboldt County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Humboldt County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (863)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,553)
High School / GED
34% (5,870)
Some College
22% (3,798)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,553)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (2,589)
Master's Degree
4% (690)
Professional Degree
1% (172)
Doctorate Degree
1% (172)
Education Humboldt County NV USA
< 9th Grade 5% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 28% 26%
Some College 22% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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