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Howe

Texas · 2,600 residents · 4.99 sq mi
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Howe is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,500. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,600
+5%since 2000
from 2,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+8%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Howe
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,310
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,074
+47%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,135)
Black1.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(333)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other2.4%(62)
Diversity Score37.8%(984)
Diversity Score
38
+199%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
59.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Texas?

Howe, Texas has about 2,600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Texas?

The typical household in Howe, Texas earns about $64,310 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Howe, Texas?

About 24.9% 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 21.2% 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 426 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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