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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Howells

Nebraska · 613 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Howells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,422. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,600. With a median age of 40.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

613
−3%vs 2000
vs 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,064 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 43.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4995546106657211990201020202024Howells
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,422
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,188
−47%vs 2000
vs $17,433 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.7%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$223
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308 in 2000
US average: $450
82.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
1.4
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(615)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(27)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(609)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2
−63%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.9%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Howells, Nebraska?

Howells, Nebraska has about 613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howells, Nebraska?

The typical household in Howells, Nebraska earns about $17,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howells, Nebraska expensive?

In Howells, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $23,600, and the typical rent is about $223 a month.

How educated are people in Howells, Nebraska?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howells, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howells, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of people in Howells, Nebraska 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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