Howard County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,534 | — | #2,774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,767 | +2.2% | #737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $209,100 | -25.8% | #1,313 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,291 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | -61.8% | #34 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 6,534, making it the #2,774 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $76,767, ranking #737 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $209,100 (-25.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.2%.
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93.2% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,534, making it the 2,774th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $76,767, which ranks #737 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Howard County is $209,100, 25.8% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Howard County, Nebraska 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.