Humboldt County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Humboldt County is located in Nevada with a total population of 17,299. It is the 9th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Humboldt County is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Humboldt County is $79,946. This is 6% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $256,800. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Humboldt County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.