Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 340,571 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 6th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 288,618 and has seen a growth of 18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 256,411 adults, (51,275 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 170,499 (50.7%)
Male: 165,829 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 46.84% White, 19.97% Black or African American, 19.25% Asian, 4.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157,552 | 46.84% |
| Black or African American | 67,150 | 19.97% |
| Asian | 64,745 | 19.25% |
| Two or more races | 31,091 | 9.24% |
| Other race | 14,565 | 4.33% |
| Native American | 1,091 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.04% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $88,862. Household income levels show a median of $149,763. The poverty rate stands at 5.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $201,090 | $233,288 |
| Families | $179,975 | $211,636 |
| Households | $149,763 | $184,243 |
| Non Families | $84,765 | $104,262 |
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