Humboldt, Nebraska
City · Population 784 · #143 in Nebraska
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About Humboldt
Humboldt, NE is a tiny community located in southeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 784.
Officially, Humboldt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 589 residents per square mile.
📰 Humboldt News Today
- Obituary for John Lee Wilhelm Wherry Mortuary · Jul 9
- Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick Nebraska Examiner · Jul 28
- Lasca Ann (Carvill) Hix Obituary | Wherry Mortuary | Humboldt, NE Tribute Archive · Aug 9
- Connie Kathleen Alexander Obituary Apr 19, 2026 Hemmingsen Funeral Home · Apr 19
- A documentary brought Brandon Teena’s murder to a national audience. Its makers are working on a sequel. KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Humboldt Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Humboldt — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Humboldt
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Humboldt
- HTRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HTRS HIGH SCHOOL
- HTRS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)784
Rank in state#143 of 528
Land area1.33 sq mi
Density589/sq mi
Coordinates40.1658, -95.9443