As of 2025 the population of Howard County is 30,646. The population is expected to shrink to 29,733 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.60%.
The median age of Howard County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Howard County is 75.1, meaning that there is a 75% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Howard County is $93,585 and projected to be $101,666 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,105, projected to be $38,809 in 2030. 2.79% of households – 856 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $910,472 and the average disposable income is $74,802.
There are 13,831 housing units in Howard County; 7,582 are owner-occupied, 3,830 are rented, and 2,419 are vacant. The average home value is $208,422, with 1,092 homes built in 2010 or later, and 958 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,120 businesses in Howard County, employing 12,909 workers and pulling from a labor force of 13,578 age 16 and above. 2,747 workers commute into Howard County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,780 residents both live and work in/around Howard County. The average travel time is 20.4 minutes. 5.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.72% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 10,839 drive alone, 2,032 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 186 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 521 residents work from home.
7,189 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,129 have associates degrees, 2,380 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,113 hold a graduate or professional degree.
