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Howard

Colorado · 852 residents · 16.741 sq mi
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Howard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,844. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $301,600. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−6%since 2019
from 906 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 54 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
+40%since 2019
from 41.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6798109411K1K201020202024Howard
2024966
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,844
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,981 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,000
−3%since 2019
from $39,148 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $286,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,069 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
11.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+10%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87%(788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(65)
Diversity Score29.4%(266)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(745)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(57)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other6.9%(59)
Diversity Score30.9%(263)
Diversity Score
31
+5%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+5%since 2019
from 26.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard, Colorado?

Howard, Colorado has about 852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard, Colorado?

The typical household in Howard, Colorado earns about $74,844 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 $301,600, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Howard, Colorado?

About 28.5% 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 12.1% of people in Howard, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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