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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard County

Texas · 33,627 residents · 900.791 sq mi
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Howard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,805. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,627
+4%since 1990
from 32,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+8%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Howard County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,805
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,027
+41%since 1990
from $10,644 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
30.6% rent
1.2
−14%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(25,228)
Black4%(1,282)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(8,552)
Asian0.5%(152)
Diversity Score69.4%(22,455)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(19,096)
Black3.8%(1,292)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(12,597)
Asian0.6%(196)
Diversity Score65.4%(21,988)
65
−6%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−2%since 1990
from 12.8 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, Texas?

Howard County, Texas has about 33,627 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Texas earns about $30,805 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Texas expensive?

In Howard County, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Howard County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,284 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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