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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard County

Maryland · 187,328 residents · 250.95 sq mi
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Howard County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $54,348. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 60,514 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $165,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

187,328
−24%vs 2000
vs 247,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
746 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
172K217K262K307K351K1990201020202024Howard County
2024336K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,348
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,704
−30%vs 2000
vs $32,402 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$165,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $198,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$680
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $879 in 2000
US average: $450
72.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
3.0
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(180,010)
Black14.3%(35,353)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7,490)
Asian7.7%(18,977)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(129,321)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(156,126)
Black11.7%(21,982)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3,745)
Asian4.3%(8,059)
Other0.6%(1,161)
Diversity Score39.6%(74,208)
40
−24%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Howard County, Maryland?

Howard County, Maryland has about 187,328 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Maryland earns about $54,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Maryland expensive?

In Howard County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $165,400, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Maryland?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland?

About 3.1% of people in Howard County, Maryland 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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