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Howe

Indiana · 1,092 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Howe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,238. Population has grown 23% since 2023. Median home value is $163,000. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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

1,092
+23%since 2023
from 887 in 2023
2010 – 2024
611 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 496 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.4
−1%since 2023
from 33.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1884346819281K201020202024Howe
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,238
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,603 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$27,965
−5%since 2023
from $29,339 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.311
−4%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$163,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
83.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
16.5% rent
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.7
−1%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(797)
Black1.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(34)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.5%(40)
Diversity Score23.6%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(865)
Black7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(42)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other9.9%(108)
Diversity Score44.6%(487)
45
+89%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 23.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
44.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Indiana?

Howe, Indiana has about 1,092 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Indiana?

The typical household in Howe, Indiana earns about $60,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howe, Indiana expensive?

In Howe, Indiana, the median home is worth about $163,000.

How educated are people in Howe, Indiana?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Howe, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howe, Indiana?

About 2.8% of people in Howe, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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