Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 9,393 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 78th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,569 and has seen a growth of -1.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 7,004 adults, (1,932 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 4,685 (49.6%)
Male: 4,760 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 93.17% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,800 | 93.17% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 3.58% |
| Other race | 174 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.24% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $44,081. Household income levels show a median of $67,446. The poverty rate stands at 8.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,167 | - |
| Families | $82,208 | $103,789 |
| Households | $67,446 | $87,621 |
| Non Families | $40,938 | $46,359 |
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