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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard

Wisconsin · 13,546 residents · 18.449 sq mi
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Howard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,974. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,546
+37%since 1990
from 9,874 in 1990
1990 – 2025
734 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 535 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+14%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K12K15K19K22K1990201020202024Howard
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,974
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,141 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,688
+59%since 1990
from $13,619 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.5
+34%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

22.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 15.9 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 Howard, Wisconsin?

Howard, Wisconsin has about 13,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Howard, Wisconsin earns about $51,974 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Howard, Wisconsin?

About 22.8% 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 4.3% of people in Howard, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,672 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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