Howard County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,445 | — | #2,533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,446 | -10.3% | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,800 | -47.6% | #2,283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $713 | -38.7% | #2,682 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.1% | #563 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 9,445, making it the #2,533 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $67,446, ranking #1,389 out of 3,222 counties — 10.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $147,800 (-47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $713/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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89.8% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Howard County, Iowa
Howard County, Iowa has a total population of 9,445, making it the 2,533rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $67,446, which ranks #1,389 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Howard County is $147,800, 47.6% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $713 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Howard County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.