Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 83,790 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 20th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 82,753 and has seen a growth of 1.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 64,617 adults, (16,632 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 43,227 (51.6%)
Male: 40,525 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 84.66% White, 7.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,905 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American | 6,176 | 7.37% |
| Two or more races | 4,762 | 5.69% |
| Asian | 1,198 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 647 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.02% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $45,454. Household income levels show a median of $64,027. The poverty rate stands at 13.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,030 | $121,911 |
| Families | $84,811 | $102,583 |
| Households | $64,027 | $83,020 |
| Non Families | $39,101 | $51,075 |
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