Humboldt County, Nevada
Humboldt County: County in Nevada, United States
About
Humboldt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,528 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,962 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winnemucca. The county was created 169 years ago in 1855.

Quick Facts about Humboldt County
Population : | 16,962 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nevada (United States) |
Different from : | Humboldt County, Humboldt County |
Area : | 25014 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | Humboldt River |
Capital : | Winnemucca |
Establishment : | January 01, 1856 |
Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
Local time : | 08:52:35 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.56% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Humboldt County is located at 41°24'25"N 118°6'43"W (41.4068400, -118.1119700). It has 7 neighbors: Lander County, Owyhee County, Elko County, Pershing County, Washoe County, Harney County and Malheur County.
Humboldt County map
The largest city of Humboldt County is Winnemucca with a population of 7,801. . See all Humboldt County cities & populated places.
Humboldt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Winnemucca | 7,801 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Humboldt County
Humboldt County has 7 neighbours.
- Lander County county in Nevada, United States
- Owyhee County county in Idaho, United States
- Elko County county in Nevada, United States
- Pershing County county in Nevada, United States
- Washoe County county in Nevada, United States
- Harney County county in Oregon, United States
- Malheur County county in Oregon, United States
Demographics
The population of Humboldt County increased by 2.56% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 16,528 | - | census |
2011 | 16,639 | 0.67% | estimation process |
2012 | 17,071 | 2.53% | estimation process |
2013 | 17,354 | 1.63% | estimation process |
2014 | 17,215 | -0.81% | estimation process |
2015 | 17,017 | -1.16% | estimation process |
2016 | 16,795 | -1.32% | estimation process |
2017 | 16,719 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2018 | 16,778 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2019 | 16,831 | 0.31% | estimation process |
2020 | 16,962 | 0.77% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Humboldt County , California county in California, United States with a population of 134,977 people.
- Humboldt County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,473 people.
Nevada Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Clark County | 2,315,963 | County in Nevada, United States |
Las Vegas | 646,790 | The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
Washoe County | 477,082 | County in Nevada, United States |
Henderson | 329,172 | The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. |
North Las Vegas | 260,098 | A city located in Clark County, Nevada. |
Reno | 259,290 | The second most populous city in Nevada. |
Paradise | 223,167 | Town in Nevada, USA |
Sunrise Manor | 189,372 | Census designated place |
Spring Valley | 178,395 | Village in New York, United States |
Sparks | 106,900 | The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada. |
Lyon County | 58,319 | County in Nevada, United States |
Carson City | 56,034 | The capital of Nevada. |
Elko County | 53,006 | County in Nevada, United States |
Douglas County | 49,088 | County in Nevada, United States |
Nye County | 48,054 | County in Nevada, United States |
Whitney | 38,585 | Art museum in New York City |