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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard County

Nebraska · 6,055 residents · 569.266 sq mi
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Howard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,688. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,055
−8%vs 2000
vs 6,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Howard County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,688
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,305 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,551
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,535 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,400
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $403 in 2000
US average: $450
74.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
1.4
−36%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,438)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(66)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(226)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(6,012)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(50)
Asian0%(2)
Other0.7%(41)
Diversity Score3.8%(228)
4
+9%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.2%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+94%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, Nebraska?

Howard County, Nebraska has about 6,055 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Nebraska earns about $21,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Nebraska expensive?

In Howard County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $30,400, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Nebraska?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of people in Howard County, Nebraska 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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