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Howard

Ohio · 269 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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With 269 people, Howard is a city in Ohio. The median age is 29.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. The average commute runs 51 minutes. Owners hold 86% of the housing stock. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $109,800.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

269
−39%since 2023
from 442 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,201 / sq mi
−39%since 2023
from 1,973 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.22 sq mi
Population, 20102024
40155271386502201020202024Howard
2024269
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 521.2%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2420.4%(55)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.2%(65)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5425.7%(69)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.5%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,839
+15%since 2023
from $30,255 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.271
−12%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$109,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
13.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.41 people
+13%since 2023
from 3.01 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
5
−17%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German45.4%(122)
Irish16.4%(44)
English7.4%(20)
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

51.0 min
US average: 26.5
80.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
20.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
77.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
43.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.3%(61)
Married43.4%(56)
Widowed9.3%(12)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married69.9%(58)
Widowed13.3%(11)
Divorced16.9%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.1%
US average: 13.8%
8.6%
US average: 18.4%
5.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
72.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
13.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 12 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Howard, Ohio?

Howard, Ohio has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Howard, Ohio expensive?

In Howard, Ohio, the median home is worth about $109,800.

How educated are people in Howard, Ohio?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Howard, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard, Ohio?

About 5.2% of people in Howard, Ohio 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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