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Humboldt, Kansas


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Humboldt, Kansas

Humboldt, Kansas, in Allen county, is 81 miles S of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,999.

The People and Families of Humboldt

In Humboldt, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Humboldt had a median family income of $39,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Humboldt ($2,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Humboldt Housing

About 76% of housing units in Humboldt are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kansas.

Commuting

In Humboldt, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Humboldt are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Humboldt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Humboldt Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Humboldt Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Humboldt Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Humboldt Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Humboldt, KS

Comparing Humboldt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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