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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

Total population
2,478
+14%since 1990
from 2,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.6
+2%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Howe
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.1%(225)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.9%(220)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.7%(215)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.1%(201)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.5%(160)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.5%(408)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.6%(387)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410%(249)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.7%(192)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.8%(119)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.3%(82)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(20)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Howe on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(96)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,302)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(113)
Asian0.1%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican36.8%(1,357)
Salvadoran2.1%(76)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(9)
Ancestry
English10.1%(371)
German8.9%(327)
Irish5.7%(211)
American4%(146)
British2.1%(78)
Italian2.1%(77)
Dutch1.7%(62)
Scottish1.5%(57)
Nigerian0.8%(30)
Swedish0.7%(24)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(19)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
French0.5%(18)
Arab0.4%(14)
Lebanese0.4%(14)
Norwegian0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(182)
Married67.2%(565)
Widowed1.4%(12)
Divorced9.8%(82)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(168)
Married55.8%(555)
Widowed10.8%(107)
Divorced16.6%(165)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

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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