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Howard

Kansas · 687 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Howard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,229. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $43,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
−15%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4835836837838831990201020202024Howard
2024516
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,229
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,822 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,519
+7%since 2000
from $15,441 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+87%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(757)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(635)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(28)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score15.7%(108)
Diversity Score
16
+117%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−35%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard, Kansas?

Howard, Kansas has about 687 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard, Kansas?

The typical household in Howard, Kansas earns about $23,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard, Kansas expensive?

In Howard, Kansas, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Howard, Kansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Howard, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard, Kansas?

About 26.4% of people in Howard, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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