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Humboldt, SD


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Humboldt, South Dakota

Humboldt, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 19 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 175 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The town is considered part of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Humboldt has a population of 521.

The People and Families of Humboldt

In Humboldt, about 70% of adults are married. Humboldt is considered a town for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Humboldt had a median family income of $45,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Humboldt Housing

About 78% of housing units in Humboldt are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Humboldt, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Humboldt are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHumboldt Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Humboldt Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Humboldt Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Humboldt, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity25
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults63
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work96
Public Transportation Use57
Short Commute Times31
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents73
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built11
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