Humboldt, Minnesota
City · Population 39 · #840 in Minnesota
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About Humboldt
Humboldt is a tiny community in northwestern Minnesota, home to 39 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Humboldt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 355 residents per square mile.
📰 Humboldt News Today
- Amiya Harris Star Tribune · Aug 13
- Man, 19, hospitalized after shooting in north Minneapolis; no arrests CBS News · Jun 26
- Saint Paul Cup 2025: Como vs. Humboldt Minnesota United FC · Oct 15
- 895 Humboldt Ave Unit 2, Saint Paul, MN 55118 Realtor.com · May 11
- Margaret Rose "Margo" Wheeler Obituary Mar 15, 2026 Mankato Mortuary · Mar 15
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What Makes Humboldt Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Humboldt — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
- With 39 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)39
Rank in state#840 of 855
Land area0.11 sq mi
Density355/sq mi
Coordinates48.9215, -97.0946