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Howe

Texas · 3,571 residents · 4.99 sq mi
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Howe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,788. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,300. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,571
+44%since 2000
from 2,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Howe
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,788
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,356
+55%since 2000
from $15,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(2,328)
Black4.1%(147)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(855)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other7.1%(252)
Diversity Score64.8%(2,313)
Diversity Score
65
+413%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howe, Texas?

Howe, Texas has about 3,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howe, Texas?

The typical household in Howe, Texas earns about $59,788 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 $112,300, and the typical rent is about $829 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 19.1% 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 1,397 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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