Humboldt, NE

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Population
768
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,025 ft
Median Home Value
$67,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$492/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,786
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Humboldt

With a population of around 800, Humboldt is a quiet, friendly community tucked into the rolling landscape of southeast Nebraska's Richardson County. The heart of town is its historic central square, complete with a charming bandstand built in 1912. It serves as a natural gathering spot throughout the year, hosting local festivities and the annual Richardson County Fair, which has brought neighbors and visitors together for generations.

Humboldt, Nebraska (1917)

Local students attend the Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer school district, which provides small class sizes and a supportive learning environment. The downtown area retains a lot of vintage charm, with historic brick buildings and longstanding local businesses that reflect the town's early days as a railroad and milling hub. For anyone looking for an affordable, relaxed pace of living with a strong sense of community, Humboldt makes an easy place to settle into.

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