As of 2024 the population of Howard County is 34,051. The population is expected to shrink to 33,019 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.61%.
The median age of Howard County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Howard County is 76.0, meaning that there is a 76% 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 $93,164 and projected to be $106,893 in 2029. Per capita income is $31,829, projected to be $36,828 in 2029. 2.32% of households – 789 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $968,179 and the average disposable income is $74,109.
There are 13,914 housing units in Howard County; 7,558 are owner-occupied, 3,830 are rented, and 2,526 are vacant. The average home value is $192,667, with 878 homes built in 2010 or later, and 695 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,142 businesses in Howard County, employing 13,394 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14,167 age 16 and above. 2,999 workers commute into Howard County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,071 residents both live and work in/around Howard County. The average travel time is 21.4 minutes. 6.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 11,995 drive alone, 1,575 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 255 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 342 residents work from home.
8,599 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,021 have associates degrees, 2,536 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,182 hold a graduate or professional degree.
