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Howard

Colorado · 966 residents · 16.741 sq mi
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Howard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,386. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 193 residents. Median home value is $474,600. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
966
−17%since 2023
from 1,159 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 69 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+3%since 2023
from 46.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6798109411K1K201020202024Howard
2024966
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,386
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,664 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,145
−4%since 2023
from $45,151 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−16%since 2023
from 0.466 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $386,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+17%since 2023
from 6.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(970)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(125)
Diversity Score35.7%(413)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(100)
Diversity Score27.1%(261)
Diversity Score
27
−24%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+12%since 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
47.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard, Colorado?

Howard, Colorado has about 966 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard, Colorado?

The typical household in Howard, Colorado earns about $60,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard, Colorado expensive?

In Howard, Colorado, the median home is worth about $474,600.

How educated are people in Howard, Colorado?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Howard, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard, Colorado?

About 0.0% of people in Howard, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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