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Howland

Maine · 1,210 residents · 7.456 sq mi
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Howland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,261. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,200. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,210
−7%since 1990
from 1,304 in 1990
1990 – 2024
162 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+12%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8449701K1K1K1990201020202024Howland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,261
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,875
+54%since 1990
from $10,306 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,188)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
1
−45%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howland, Maine?

Howland, Maine has about 1,210 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Howland, Maine?

The typical household in Howland, Maine earns about $28,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howland, Maine expensive?

In Howland, Maine, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Howland, Maine?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Howland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howland, Maine?

About 11.5% of people in Howland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howland, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Howland, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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