Howard County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,752 | — | #699 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,027 | -14.8% | #1,705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,889 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,000 | -41.5% | #1,910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $937 | -19.4% | #1,243 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.4% | #1,623 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 83,752, making it the #699 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $64,027, ranking #1,705 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $165,000 (-41.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $937/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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94.3% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Howard County, Indiana
Howard County, Indiana has a total population of 83,752, making it the 699th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $64,027, which ranks #1,705 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Howard County is $165,000, 41.5% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $937 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Howard County, Indiana 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.