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Howe

Indiana · 610 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 $43,689. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 340 residents. Median home value is $132,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
610
+126%since 2019
from 270 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
341 / sq mi
+126%since 2019
from 151 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−19%since 2019
from 47.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1884346819281K201020202024Howe
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,689
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,786 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,772
+26%since 2019
from $18,007 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.8%
US avg: 10%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
11.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−23%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(8)
Asian2.2%(6)
Other9.3%(25)
Diversity Score32.3%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(461)
Black1.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(109)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score46.7%(285)
Diversity Score
47
+45%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+82%since 2019
from 14.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Female
42.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Indiana?

Howe, Indiana has about 610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Indiana?

The typical household in Howe, Indiana earns about $43,689 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 $132,600.

How educated are people in Howe, Indiana?

About 40.7% 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 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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