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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard County

Indiana · 84,964 residents · 293.074 sq mi
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The short version

Howard County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,487. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,964
+5%since 1990
from 80,827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 276 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+9%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K82K83K84K85K1990201020202024Howard County
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,487
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,511 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,049
+54%since 1990
from $14,346 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(75,366)
Black5.4%(4,329)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(948)
Asian0.6%(490)
Diversity Score18.4%(14,910)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(75,378)
Black6.5%(5,523)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,709)
Asian1%(856)
Diversity Score22.4%(19,065)
Diversity Score
22
+22%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Howard County to nearby counties

HOWARD COUNTY VS
Tipton County
Income$76,156+75%
Home value$174,600+101%
Population15,319−82%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Miami County
Income$61,139+41%
Home value$126,200+45%
Population34,487−59%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Cass County
Income$56,403+30%
Home value$133,800+54%
Population37,836−55%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Clinton County
Income$65,019+50%
Home value$164,100+89%
Population33,322−60%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Indiana?

Howard County, Indiana has about 84,964 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Indiana earns about $43,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Indiana expensive?

In Howard County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Indiana?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Indiana?

About 9.5% of people in Howard County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,137 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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