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Howe

Indiana · 807 residents · 1.788 sq mi
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Howe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,800. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
807
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 811 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 454 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.3
−22%vs 2011
vs 36.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1884346819281K201020202024Howe
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,984 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,643
+14%vs 2011
vs $20,672 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.244 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $114,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−43.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.1% in 2011
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+44%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(596)
Black2.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino24%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(407)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(625)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(118)
Asian3%(24)
Other6.2%(50)
Diversity Score52%(420)
Diversity Score
52
+4%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 16.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
48.1%
+31.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.4%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−11.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% 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
3.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
58.1%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Indiana?

Howe, Indiana has about 807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Indiana?

The typical household in Howe, Indiana earns about $46,250 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 $129,800.

How educated are people in Howe, Indiana?

About 5.5% 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 0.0% 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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