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Howe

Texas · 3,686 residents (2025 est.) · 4.99 sq mi
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Howe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,108. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $201,300. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,689
+49%since 2000
from 2,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−3%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,686 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Howe
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,108
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,963 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,443
+43%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+17%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+130%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,302)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(113)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(313)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(1,755)
Black9.4%(345)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(1,459)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other3.3%(121)
Diversity Score75.9%(2,801)
Diversity Score
76
+501%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 83.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Texas?

Howe, Texas has about 3,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Texas?

The typical household in Howe, Texas earns about $51,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howe, Texas expensive?

In Howe, Texas, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Howe, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howe, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howe, Texas?

About 24.3% of people in Howe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Howe, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,515 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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