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Humboldt, Nebraska:
Humboldt is a city in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 941 at the 2000 census.

Humboldt is located at 40°9'54 N 95°56'45 W / 40.165°N 95.94583°W / 40.165; -95.94583 (40.165022, -95.945899).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.5 km²), all of it land.

Humboldt has many civic organizations striving for community betterment. The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce sponsors many activities. Other organizations include Humboldt Shares, Inc., Lions Club, Rotary, Humboldt Area Jaycees and Humboldt Summer Ball Association. All of these organizations are committed to making Humboldt "A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE."

Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 941 people, 427 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The population density was 703.5 people per square mile (271.1/km²). There were 508 housing units at an average density of 379.8/sq mi (146.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.17% White, 0.64% African American, 2.02% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 427 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 32.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,672, and the median income for a family was $37,692. Males had a median income of $25,650 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,968. About 8.7% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education:
Humboldt is served by Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer School District #70.

History:
O.J. Tinker arrived in the Nemaha River Valley in 1857 and settled most of the land which now comprises the city of Humboldt. He established the first post office in 1867. His son, Edward P. Tinker, served in the Cavalry during the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 and was headquartered in Humboldt, Tennessee. He suggested the name Humboldt to his father who was looking for a name for the town. Humboldt was incorporated as a city in 1875. In 1871 the Atchison and Nebraska railroad was completed to Humboldt. Brick making is part of our rich historical past. Humboldt bricks can be found across the country as the Burlington Northern Railroad utilized bricks made in Humboldt in their early stations.

Government:
The town of Humboldt is governed by a mayor and four city council members. For information about their meetings, contact the City Clerk's office, P.O. Box 156, Humboldt, NE 68376, at (402) 862-2171.

Business Community:
Humboldt's downtown business district is a picturesque blend of nostalgic brick streets and hometown entrepreneurs that will serve your every need.

Recreation:
1. Humboldt's City Parks:
City Park - The central focus of our city is our outstanding tree-lined city square. Shade trees, walkways, picnic tables and playground equipment give this park a feeling of relaxation, nature and community. "The Square" is center stage every September for the Richardson County Free Fair.

2. Humboldt Recreation Park - The purpose of this park is fun! We've got playground equipment, ball fields, a concrete tennis court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, an outdoor heated swimming pool, restrooms, two fishing lakes, picnic tables and shelter. To top it all off, we have 12 camper sites with electrical hookups. Free RV dump facilities just two blocks away.

3. Kirkman's Cove Recreation Area:
Kirkman's Cove is a flood control lake on 510 acres, managed by the Nemaha Natural Resources District. The 160-acre recreational lake reaches a depth of 40 feet. Kirkman's Cove second purpose after flood control is FUN. It is a stocked fishing lake (5 mph limit) with a swimming area, picnic tables and shelter, playground equipment, ball field, sand volleyball court and nature trails. A nice nine hole golf course lays on the north and west on the lake. Kirkman's Lakeview Golf Course is open all year.

4. Hunting and Fishing:
Richardson County plays host to hunters and sportsmen throughout the year. Fishing for small and large mouth bass, bluegill and channel cat on local and private lakes, ponds, area rivers and streams is a treat.

Hunting turkey, pheasant, quail, dove and deer are just a few of the area's game. Contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for locations and seasons of our state-managed hunting areas. Please contact area farmers for permission to hunt or fish on their land.

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