Humboldt County Demographics

A map of Humboldt County's Population by Race

Humboldt County, Nevada had a population of 17,285 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 0.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 26.1% Hispanic, 4.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Humboldt County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Humboldt County is the 9th most populous county of the 17 counties in Nevada.

Humboldt County's White Population

11,032 residents of Humboldt County identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Humboldt County larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #11 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more White than neighboring Pershing County (63.1% White), Washoe County (59.2% White), and Malheur County (60.1% White). Humboldt County is less White than neighboring Lander County (69.3% White), and Churchill County (70% White).

Humboldt County's Black Population

137 residents of Humboldt County identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Humboldt County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more Black than neighboring Lander County (0.1% Black). Humboldt County is less Black than neighboring Pershing County (4.8% Black), Washoe County (2.4% Black), Churchill County (1.7% Black), and Malheur County (1.4% Black).

Humboldt County's Asian Population

152 residents of Humboldt County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Humboldt County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more Asian than neighboring Lander County (0.5% Asian). Humboldt County is less Asian than neighboring Pershing County (1.6% Asian), Washoe County (5.8% Asian), Churchill County (2.5% Asian), and Malheur County (1.2% Asian).

Humboldt County's Hispanic Population

4,511 residents of Humboldt County identify as Hispanic, or 26.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Humboldt County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pershing County (22.5% Hispanic), Washoe County (25.1% Hispanic), Lander County (21.9% Hispanic), and Churchill County (14.1% Hispanic). Humboldt County is less Hispanic than neighboring Malheur County (32.7% Hispanic).

Humboldt County's Native American/Other Population

796 residents of Humboldt County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Humboldt County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pershing County (3.4% Native American/Other), Washoe County (2.4% Native American/Other), Lander County (4.1% Native American/Other), and Malheur County (1.4% Native American/Other). Humboldt County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Churchill County (4.8% Native American/Other).

Humboldt County's Multiracial Population

657 residents of Humboldt County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Humboldt County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Humboldt County is ranked #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Humboldt County is more Multiracial than neighboring Malheur County (3.1% Multiracial). Humboldt County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pershing County (4.5% Multiracial), Washoe County (5.2% Multiracial), Lander County (4.1% Multiracial), and Churchill County (6.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.