Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 6,540 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 45th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,279 and has seen a growth of 4.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 4,886 adults, (1,481 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 3,211 (49.1%)
Male: 3,323 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 92.18% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,023 | 92.18% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 5.54% |
| Other race | 101 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $47,964. Household income levels show a median of $76,767. The poverty rate stands at 4.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,281 | - |
| Families | $94,786 | $116,344 |
| Households | $76,767 | $96,174 |
| Non Families | $31,900 | $40,847 |
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