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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard County

Iowa · 9,809 residents · 473.247 sq mi
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Howard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,809
−1%vs 2000
vs 9,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Howard County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,913
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,641 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,960
−44%vs 2000
vs $17,842 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,200
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$233
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $333 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
22.0% rent
1.4
−26%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(9,797)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(55)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(207)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(9,775)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(21)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(137)
1
−33%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
+137%vs 2000
vs 14.4 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Iowa?

Howard County, Iowa has about 9,809 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard County, Iowa?

The typical household in Howard County, Iowa earns about $21,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Iowa expensive?

In Howard County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $30,200, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Iowa?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Iowa?

About 13.8% of people in Howard County, Iowa 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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