Howard County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48227 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,290 | — | #1,414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | -7.3% | #1,223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.7 years | -5.7% | #2,789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,600 | -44.8% | #2,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,034 | -11.1% | #891 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.7% | #1,711 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 32,290, making it the #1,414 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $69,649, ranking #1,223 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $155,600 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,034/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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86.4% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% below the national rate.
About Howard County, Texas
Howard County, Texas has a total population of 32,290, making it the 1,414th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 36.7 years, which is 5.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $69,649, which ranks #1,223 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Howard County is $155,600, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $1,034 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.5%).
All data for Howard County, Texas 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.