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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Howe

Texas · 2,478 residents · 4.99 sq mi
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Howe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,963. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,900. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,478
+14%since 1990
from 2,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
497 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 436 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
+2%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Howe
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,963
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,030 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,664
+46%since 1990
from $10,726 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
1.7
+14%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,302)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(113)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score12.6%(313)
13
−16%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Howe, Texas?

Howe, Texas has about 2,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Howe, Texas?

The typical household in Howe, Texas earns about $34,963 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 $59,900, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Howe, Texas?

About 10.4% 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 12.4% 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 304 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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