Nevada

Humboldt

17,285
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Humboldt

Humboldt, Nevada, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 40. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 17,285.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Winnemucca Lake Raid, Battle of Quinn River, Golconda Chinese Labor Camp Attack NV, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202017,285
201016,528
200016,106
199012,844
19809,434
19706,375
19605,708
19504,838
19404,743
19303,795
19203,743
19106,825
19004,463
18903,434
18803,480
18701,916
186040
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Humboldt

Military engagements that took place in Humboldt, Nevada.

Winnemucca Lake Raid
1865
Battle of Quinn River
1866
Golconda Chinese Labor Camp Attack NV
1878
Hole-in-the-Wall Gang — First National Bank of Winnemucca
1900
Shoshone Mike Incident
1911
Shoshone Mike — Last Wild Indian Confrontation 1911
1911

Historic places in Humboldt

National Register of Historic Places listings in Humboldt, Nevada.

Winnemucca Grammar School
Winnemucca
US Post Office-Winnemucca Main
Winnemucca
Micca House
Paradise Valley
Andorno Station
Winnemucca
Paradise Valley Ranger Station
Paradise Valley
Martin Hotel
Winnemucca
Winnemucca Hotel
Winnemucca
Humboldt County Courthouse
Winnemucca
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Frequently asked about Humboldt

When does Humboldt first appear in the US census?
Humboldt, Nevada first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 40.
What is the population of Humboldt?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Humboldt had a recorded population of 17,285.
Were any battles fought in Humboldt?
6 documented military engagements took place in Humboldt, including Winnemucca Lake Raid, Battle of Quinn River, Golconda Chinese Labor Camp Attack NV.
How many historic places are in Humboldt?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Humboldt, Nevada.
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