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Howard County

Nebraska · 6,274 residents · 569.266 sq mi
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Howard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,453. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,274
−4%since 2000
from 6,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Howard County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,453
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,305 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,325
+44%since 2000
from $15,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,067)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(109)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score7%(442)
Diversity Score
7
+104%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Nebraska?

Howard County, Nebraska has about 6,274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Nebraska earns about $45,453 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Nebraska?

About 13.9% 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 9.9% of people in Howard County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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