Humeston is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States.

There were 270 housing units at an average density of 432.5 per square mile (167.0/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.7% of the population.

There were 294 housing units at an average density of 482 per square mile (186.1/km2).

40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 299 housing units at an average density of 474.9 per square mile (183.4/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 98.53% White, 0.55% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races.

41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.