Howard County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 336,328 | — | #218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $149,763 | +99.3% | #5 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $597,900 | +112.1% | #85 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,099 | +80.5% | #32 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -58.5% | #66 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 336,328, making it the #218 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $149,763, ranking #5 out of 3,222 counties — 99.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $597,900 (+112.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,099/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.
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95.8% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland has a total population of 336,328, making it the 218th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $149,763, which ranks #5 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 99.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Howard County is $597,900, 112.1% above the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $2,099 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 64.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (19.2%).
All data for Howard County, Maryland 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.