Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 30,440 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 95th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 34,983 and has seen a growth of -12.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 24,993 adults, (4,322 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 14,301 (44.3%)
Male: 17,989 (55.7%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 64.09% White, 7.88% other race, 5.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,696 | 64.09% |
| Two or more races | 6,824 | 21.13% |
| Other race | 2,545 | 7.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,660 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 429 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 125 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $49,672. Household income levels show a median of $69,649. The poverty rate stands at 13.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,944 | - |
| Families | $85,870 | $108,343 |
| Households | $69,649 | $90,688 |
| Non Families | $39,022 | $51,959 |
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