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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard County

Maryland · 247,842 residents · 250.95 sq mi
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Howard County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,167. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $198,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

247,842
+32%since 1990
from 187,328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
988 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 746 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+10%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
172K217K262K307K351K1990201020202024Howard County
2024336K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,402
+43%since 1990
from $22,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$198,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$879
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $680 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.7
−12%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(156,126)
Black11.7%(21,982)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3,745)
Asian4.3%(8,059)
Diversity Score39.6%(74,208)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(180,010)
Black14.3%(35,353)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7,490)
Asian7.7%(18,977)
Diversity Score52.2%(129,321)
52
+32%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Maryland?

Howard County, Maryland has about 247,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Maryland earns about $74,167 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 $198,600, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Maryland?

About 52.9% 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 3.9% of people in Howard County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60,514 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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