Humboldt, Kansas
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Humboldt is a city located in Allen County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,999.
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Humboldt Facts
Humboldt is the site of Biblesta, a parade through the center of town. Local churches, businesses, and organizations create floats for the parade based on Bible stories. Other festivities during Biblesta generally include a Christian-music concert and bean-feed. A perennial favorite is a float commemorating the story of Jonah, which includes a giant whale spraying water out of the blowhole and a man kicking his legs out of the mouth.
Humboldt only has one street light.
Humboldt has three water towers.
Humboldt was the county seat for many years, until the residents of Iola, Kansas broke into the city hall and stole the county records. (This claim may not be substantiated).
Geography
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Location of Humboldt, Kansas
Humboldt is located at 37°48'39" North, 95°26'15" West (37.810738, -95.437418)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.70% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,999 people, 825 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density is 543.5/km² (1,403.3/mi²). There are 925 housing units at an average density of 251.5/km² (649.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.00% White, 1.75% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.65% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. 5.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 825 households out of which 27.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.92.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,408, and the median income for a family is $39,750. Males have a median income of $28,512 versus $18,712 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,651. 12.7% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.