Humboldt, Iowa
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Humboldt is a city located in Humboldt County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,452.
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History
The founder Stephen Harris Taft laid out the plans for Springvale, which was later renamed to Humboldt, in 1863. It was named Springvale because of the several natural springs found near the Des Moines River. Springvale was renamed Humboldt in hopes of a merger between Springvale and Dakota City, but no merger took place.
Humboldt is named after the explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
In Autumn of 2004, the Sumner Avenue renovation project was completed.
Geography
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Location of Humboldt, Iowa
Humboldt is located at 42°43'25" North, 94°13'17" West (42.723631, -94.221520)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.0 km² (4.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.12% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,452 people, 1,965 households, and 1,202 families residing in the city. The population density is 369.7/km² (957.7/mi²). There are 2,090 housing units at an average density of 173.5/km² (449.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.41% White, 0.20% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,965 households out of which 24.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 6.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% are non-families. 35.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.84.
In the city the population is spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,338, and the median income for a family is $49,526. Males have a median income of $32,438 versus $22,586 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,656. 7.3% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Famous Citizens
- Christian Clemenson - Actor (1959- )
- Frank Gotch - Wrestler
Sources
- http://www.ci.humboldt.ia.us/history.cfm - History