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Howell

Michigan · 10,068 residents · 4.991 sq mi
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Howell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $181,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,068
+9%since 2000
from 9,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,017 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,255
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,114
+44%since 2000
from $22,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $673 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(8,742)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(199)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(843)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(8,881)
Black1.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(445)
Asian1.1%(114)
Other3.7%(377)
Diversity Score24.7%(2,484)
Diversity Score
25
+170%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howell, Michigan?

Howell, Michigan has about 10,068 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howell, Michigan?

The typical household in Howell, Michigan earns about $47,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howell, Michigan expensive?

In Howell, Michigan, the median home is worth about $181,600, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Howell, Michigan?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howell, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howell, Michigan?

About 7.8% of people in Howell, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howell, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Howell, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,884 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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