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Humboldt

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Humboldt

Total population

44

Median home value

$207,800

4.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$0

Elevation242 m
Land area0.28 km²
Coordinates48.92°, -97.09°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
242 m
Area
0.28 km²

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Overview

Humboldt is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 41 at the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

A post office called Humboldt has been in operation since 1896. The city is reportedly named after Alexander von Humboldt, who was actively exploring in the Americas and later operating as a diplomat (and therefore his exploits were widely published) over the period 1797–1858.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. U.S. Route 75 serves as a main route in the community.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
64.4
Median home value
$207,800
Housing units
35
Poverty rate
43.2%
Unemployment
18.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
48.9215
Longitude
-97.0946
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Minnesota

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.77
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,378

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
92
Avg daily Wikipedia views
3
Attention level
Obscure

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Books about Humboldt

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Recent natural events nearby

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Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT PEMBINA, ND
Distance
7.6 mi
Gage height
10.78 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-25 21:30 UTC.

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library