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Howe

Oklahoma · 643 residents (2025 est.) · 1.488 sq mi
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Howe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,600. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
791
+13%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−7%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:643 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4107051K1K2K1990201020202024Howe
2024791
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,031
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,326 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,580
+68%since 2000
from $11,636 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−1%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(546)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(34)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(418)
Black3.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other37.2%(294)
Diversity Score72.1%(571)
Diversity Score
72
+349%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+85%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Oklahoma?

Howe, Oklahoma has about 791 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Howe, Oklahoma earns about $52,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howe, Oklahoma expensive?

In Howe, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $108,600, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Howe, Oklahoma?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howe, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howe, Oklahoma?

About 30.4% of people in Howe, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howe, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Howe, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 283 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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