Humboldt, SD

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Humboldt, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Humboldt Almanac

Humboldt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Humboldt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Humboldt residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Humboldt, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Humboldt Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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