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Howard City

Michigan · 1,835 residents · 2.415 sq mi
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Howard City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,601. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,700. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,835
+16%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+2%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Howard City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,601
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,445
+67%since 2000
from $14,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,494)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(41)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(115)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,627)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(60)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.3%(80)
Diversity Score20.8%(382)
Diversity Score
21
+186%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard City, Michigan?

Howard City, Michigan has about 1,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howard City, Michigan?

The typical household in Howard City, Michigan earns about $50,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard City, Michigan expensive?

In Howard City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Howard City, Michigan?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howard City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard City, Michigan?

About 14.5% of people in Howard City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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