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Howard County

Indiana · 83,658 residents · 293.074 sq mi
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Howard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83,658
−2%since 2000
from 84,964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K82K83K84K85K1990201020202024Howard County
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,387
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,647
+34%since 2000
from $22,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(75,378)
Black6.5%(5,523)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,709)
Asian1%(856)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(19,065)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(68,470)
Black7.7%(6,416)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3,060)
Asian1.2%(1,027)
Other2.8%(2,311)
Diversity Score35.2%(29,472)
Segregation Score30.1%(25,145)
Diversity Score
35
+57%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$164,100+44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Indiana?

Howard County, Indiana has about 83,658 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Indiana earns about $56,387 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 $113,900, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Indiana?

About 21.1% 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 12.0% 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 2,831 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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