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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard

Wisconsin · 9,874 residents · 18.449 sq mi
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Howard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,141. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 3,672 residents. Median home value is $66,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,874
−27%vs 2000
vs 13,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
535 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K12K15K19K22K1990201020202024Howard
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,141
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,974 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,619
−37%vs 2000
vs $21,688 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $596 in 2000
US average: $450
69.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
1.8
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(12,938)
Black0.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(147)
Asian0.8%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(879)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(9,799)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(68)
Diversity Score2.6%(260)
3
−59%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Howard, Wisconsin?

Howard, Wisconsin has about 9,874 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Howard, Wisconsin earns about $36,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard, Wisconsin expensive?

In Howard, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Howard, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Howard, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of people in Howard, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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