Total Population
34,989
Population
Growth Rate
-0.36%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
75.500
Welcome to Howard County
“At the Crossroads of West Texas”
- Population: 34,860; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Big Spring
- Howard County, founded in August 1876, was named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Big Spring – County Seat
- Coahoma
School Districts
- Big Spring Independent School District
- Coahoma Independent School District
- Forsan Independent School District
Howard County Resources
Howard County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
11,719
Total Housing Units
14,091
Owner Occupied
7,828
Renter Occupied
3,891
Vacant
2,372
Median Home Value
$138,116
Average Home Value
$162,893
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.30%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,765 $70,293
Average Household
$83,164 $93,636
Per Capita
$28,163 $31,558
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,147
Total Employed
12,925
Workers 16+
14,070
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
79
Employed
2,674
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
174
Employed
1,495
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
77
Employed
1,219
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
109
Employed
1,207
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
30
Employed
1,108
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
73
Employed
942
Some
High School
2,444
Graduated
High School
5,989
Associates
Degree
1,969
Bachelor's
Degree
2,403
Graduate
Degree
1,124
Average Commute Time
19 min.
Resident Commuters
11,834
Non-Resident Commuters
2,150
Drive Alone
11,318
Carpooled
2,017
Public
14
Work At Home
282