CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Howe
Texas · 2,174 residents · 4.99 sq mi
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The short version
Howe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,030. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $42,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
$28,030
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,963 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$42,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Howe on RentDataNow
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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(48)
Diversity Score15.1%(328)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
71.7%
−13.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
No data for the years selected.
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Howe, Texas?
Howe, Texas has about 2,174 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Howe, Texas?
The typical household in Howe, Texas earns about $28,030 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.
How educated are people in Howe, Texas?
About 14.0% 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 14.0% of people in Howe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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