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Howard

Colorado · 723 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 $32,781. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 241 residents. Median home value is $213,800. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
−25%vs 2011
vs 964 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 58 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
57.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 54.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6798109411K1K201020202024Howard
2024966
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,781
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,051 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,108
−21%vs 2011
vs $27,869 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $227,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $602 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−28.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+6%vs 2011
vs 6.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(919)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(676)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(78)
Diversity Score
11
−3%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 29.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Female
58.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard, Colorado?

Howard, Colorado has about 723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard, Colorado?

The typical household in Howard, Colorado earns about $32,781 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 $213,800, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Howard, Colorado?

About 25.8% 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 5.1% of people in Howard, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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