Humboldt County, Nevada

Detailed report on the tiny county located in Nevada (NV).

In Humboldt County, the average number of disabilities per resident is lower than most other counties in this state. The majority of disabilities in Humboldt County fall under the categories of physical (25%), employment (23%), and go-outside-home (17%).

Roughly 83% of all residents and 86% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in this county are covered with health insurance as often as in most other counties in Nevada. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Nevada
0.14 per 10,000 residents (1 per 74,010 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
59.61 per 10,000 residents (1 per 168 residents)
Nevada
32.88 per 10,000 residents (1 per 304 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
0.62 per 10,000 residents (1 per 16,106 residents)
Nevada
0.28 per 10,000 residents (1 per 36,332 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Nevada
0.33 per 10,000 residents (1 per 30,277 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
4.35 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,301 residents)
Nevada
3.32 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,014 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
0.62 per 10,000 residents (1 per 16,106 residents)
Nevada
0.13 per 10,000 residents (1 per 79,930 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Humboldt County
0.62 per 10,000 residents (1 per 16,106 residents)
Nevada
0.24 per 10,000 residents (1 per 41,630 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Humboldt County
83.1%
Nevada
84.2%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Humboldt County
86.5%
Nevada
86.3%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Humboldt County
0.24 per resident (1 per 4.09 residents)
Nevada
0.31 per resident (1 per 3.18 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
616 (15.6%)
Physical
995 (25.3%)
Mental
495 (12.6%)
Self-care
248 (6.3%)
Go-outside-home
689 (17.5%)
Employment
896 (22.7%)

People

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In 2000, Humboldt County had a total population of 16,106 which consisted of an above average rural populace. The county's population consisted of 5,062 children, which is an above average level when compared to its population, and 1,213 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other counties.

Racially, Humboldt County is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and hispanic. Overall, the county has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

A below average portion of the county's population (33%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this county is roughly the same as most other counties in Nevada (10% vs 16% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Humboldt County
16,106
Nevada
1,998,257
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Humboldt County
8,446 (52.4%)
Nevada
1,018,051 (50.9%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Humboldt County
7,660 (47.6%)
Nevada
980,206 (49.1%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Humboldt County
33.4
Nevada
35.0
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Humboldt County
5,062 (31.4%)
Nevada
511,799 (25.6%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Humboldt County
9,831 (61.0%)
Nevada
1,267,529 (63.4%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Humboldt County
1,213 (7.5%)
Nevada
218,929 (11.0%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Humboldt County
7,446 (46.2%)
Nevada
872,248 (43.7%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Humboldt County
1,464 (9.1%)
Nevada
216,097 (10.8%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Humboldt County
13,401 (83.2%)
Nevada
1,501,886 (75.2%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Humboldt County
82 (0.5%)
Nevada
135,477 (6.8%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Humboldt County
92 (0.6%)
Nevada
90,266 (4.5%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Humboldt County
647 (4.0%)
Nevada
26,420 (1.3%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Humboldt County
11 (0.1%)
Nevada
8,426 (0.4%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Humboldt County
498 (3.1%)
Nevada
76,428 (3.8%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Humboldt County
1,375 (8.5%)
Nevada
159,354 (8.0%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Humboldt County
3,040 (18.9%)
Nevada
393,970 (19.7%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Nevada

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Humboldt County
5,268 (32.7%)
Nevada
425,626 (21.3%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Humboldt County
1,669 (10.4%)
Nevada
316,593 (15.8%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Humboldt County has 4,136 families with an average of 3.28 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (83%) and children over the age of eighteen (43%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Humboldt County
4,136
Nevada
498,333
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Humboldt County
3.28
Nevada
3.14
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Humboldt County
3,417 (82.6%)
Nevada
373,201 (74.9%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Humboldt County
435 (10.5%)
Nevada
83,482 (16.8%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Humboldt County
284 (6.9%)
Nevada
41,650 (8.4%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Humboldt County
502 (12.1%)
Nevada
59,771 (12.0%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Humboldt County
495 (12.0%)
Nevada
51,810 (10.4%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Humboldt County
1,349 (32.6%)
Nevada
127,265 (25.5%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Humboldt County
1,790 (43.3%)
Nevada
259,487 (52.1%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Humboldt County was $52,156 which is on par with state levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other counties in Nevada. The amount of women with college degrees in this county is on par with state levels. The number of well paid women county wide is lower than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this county is below state levels. The amount of well paid men is well above average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Humboldt County
1,539 (9.6%)
Nevada
205,685 (10.3%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Humboldt County
3,061 (74.0%)
Nevada
343,146 (68.9%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Humboldt County
228 (6.4%)
Nevada
41,547 (8.4%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Humboldt County
1,523 (30.5%)
Nevada
132,190 (21.7%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Humboldt County
$52,156
Nevada
$50,849
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Humboldt County
$47,147
Nevada
$44,581
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Humboldt County
980 (20.9%)
Nevada
149,889 (23.1%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Humboldt County
1,041 (20.2%)
Nevada
168,846 (25.5%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 7,017 actively employed workers in this county. The industries who employ the most female workers in Humboldt County are: education and health, accommodation and food services, and retail trade. For men, the top industries for employment are: agriculture and mining, construction, and transportation and warehousing.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
1,517 (37.9%)
Construction
473 (11.8%)
Manufacturing
207 (5.2%)
Wholesale trade
81 (2.0%)
Retail trade
297 (7.4%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
373 (9.3%)
Information
64 (1.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
17 (0.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
127 (3.2%)
Education, health, and social services
251 (6.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
240 (6.0%)
Other services
131 (3.3%)
Public administration
224 (5.6%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
209 (6.9%)
Construction
86 (2.9%)
Manufacturing
45 (1.5%)
Wholesale trade
28 (0.9%)
Retail trade
557 (18.5%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
46 (1.5%)
Information
59 (2.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
86 (2.9%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
141 (4.7%)
Education, health, and social services
763 (25.3%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
684 (22.7%)
Other services
110 (3.6%)
Public administration
201 (6.7%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Humboldt County spends about 27.3 minutes each way to get to work, which is about the same as other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs. However, a large portion of workers also use a carpool to get to work.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Humboldt County
27.3 minutes
Nevada
24.5 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
4,193 (61.6%)
Nevada
687,368 (76.4%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
10 (0.1%)
Nevada
2,693 (0.3%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
1,673 (24.6%)
Nevada
135,874 (15.1%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
621 (9.1%)
Nevada
36,446 (4.1%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
0 (0.0%)
Nevada
4,545 (0.5%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Humboldt County
253 (3.7%)
Nevada
24,875 (2.8%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
574 (8.4%)
5 to 9 minutes
1,602 (23.6%)
10 to 14 minutes
1,225 (18.0%)
15 to 19 minutes
877 (12.9%)
20 to 24 minutes
276 (4.1%)
25 to 29 minutes
59 (0.9%)
30 to 24 minutes
330 (4.9%)
35 to 39 minutes
60 (0.9%)
40 to 44 minutes
162 (2.4%)
45 to 59 minutes
541 (8.0%)
60 to 89 minutes
699 (10.3%)
90 or more minutes
397 (5.8%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
812 (11.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
486 (7.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
545 (8.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
433 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
550 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
852 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
994 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
476 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
249 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
240 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
129 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
105 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
367 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
564 (8.3%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Humboldt County had 6,954 total households which, on average, contained 2.6 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.77. Households in this county have a value that is below average when compared to other counties. Real estate taxes here are lower when compared to state levels ($909). Median rent as a percentage of household income is below average which could indicate that the cost of living is also below average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Humboldt County
6,954
Nevada
827,457
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
1,305 (18.8%)
2 person households
1,716 (24.7%)
3 person households
971 (14.0%)
4 person households
966 (13.9%)
5 person households
479 (6.9%)
6 person households
184 (2.6%)
7 or more person households
112 (1.6%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Humboldt County
2.6
Nevada
2.5
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
135 (1.9%)
1 bedroom households
986 (14.2%)
2 bedroom households
1,767 (25.4%)
3 bedroom households
3,215 (46.2%)
4 bedroom households
680 (9.8%)
5 bedroom or more households
171 (2.5%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Humboldt County
$117,400
Nevada
$142,000
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Humboldt County
$909
Nevada
$1,187
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Humboldt County
19.0%
Nevada
26.5%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Humboldt County
2.77
Nevada
2.62
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Humboldt County
1982
Nevada
1986
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
121 (1.7%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
1,344 (19.3%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
776 (11.2%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
1,535 (22.1%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
1,337 (19.2%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
551 (7.9%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
531 (7.6%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
350 (5.0%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
409 (5.9%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Humboldt County
1,221 (17.6%)
Nevada
76,292 (9.2%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Humboldt County
4,136 (59.5%)
Nevada
498,333 (60.2%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Humboldt County
4,179 (60.1%)
Nevada
457,247 (55.3%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Humboldt County
222 (3.2%)
Nevada
16,526 (2.0%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Humboldt County
277 (1.7%)
Nevada
10,546 (0.5%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
775
Latitude:
41.31154
Longitude:
-117.797442
Time Zone:
Pacific (-8 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This county observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
9,647.91 Square Miles
Water Area:
9.96 Square Miles
Cities:
McDermitt, Winnemucca
Zip Codes:
89404, 89414, 89421, 89425, 89438, 89445, 89446
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
24.02%
German
16.89%
Irish
10.77%
English
10.65%
United States or American
6.45%
Italian
4.45%
Norwegian
3.46%
Basque
3.26%
French (except Basque)
3.20%
Swedish
2.32%
Dutch
2.01%
Scottish
1.65%
Danish
1.35%
Polish
1.27%
Scotch-Irish
1.00%
French Canadian
0.87%
European
0.72%
Canadian
0.65%
Swiss
0.60%
Portuguese
0.55%
Greek
0.49%
Finnish
0.43%
Welsh
0.40%
Scandinavian
0.38%
Austrian
0.38%
Czech
0.25%
Syrian
0.24%
Russian
0.21%
Ukrainian
0.15%
Yugoslavian
0.15%
Czechoslovakian
0.13%
 
 

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Join the interactive health community! As a member you can: monitor your providers, participate in groups, discuss issues, and more. Membership is free and takes less than a minute!

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