Total Population
34,051
Population
Growth Rate
-0.61%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
76.000
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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
Population
Housing & Income
Households
11,388
Total Housing Units
13,914
Owner Occupied
7,558
Renter Occupied
3,830
Vacant
2,526
Median Home Value
$165,583
Average Home Value
$192,667
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.96%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,053 $80,454
Average Household
$93,164 $106,893
Per Capita
$31,829 $36,828
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,142
Total Employed
13,394
Workers 16+
14,167
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
88
Employed
2,883
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
160
Employed
1,523
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
1,354
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
119
Employed
1,314
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
82
Employed
1,047
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
72
Employed
996
Some
High School
2,252
Graduated
High School
6,201
Associates
Degree
2,021
Bachelor's
Degree
2,536
Graduate
Degree
1,182
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
11,071
Non-Resident Commuters
2,999
Drive Alone
11,995
Carpooled
1,575
Public
0
Work At Home
342
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27