Total Population
30,412
Population
Growth Rate
-0.65%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
75.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
11,396
Total Housing Units
13,923
Owner Occupied
7,501
Renter Occupied
3,895
Vacant
2,527
Median Home Value
$192,205
Average Home Value
$219,417
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.65%
Income Projection
Median Household
$78,888 $89,283
Average Household
$105,265 $117,953
Per Capita
$40,054 $45,644
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,145
Total Employed
13,265
Workers 16+
13,314
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
93
Employed
2,734
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
30
Employed
1,742
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
165
Employed
1,577
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
129
Employed
1,431
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
92
Employed
1,149
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
985
Some
High School
1,657
Graduated
High School
5,428
Associates
Degree
2,042
Bachelor's
Degree
2,467
Graduate
Degree
1,135
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
10,591
Non-Resident Commuters
2,662
Drive Alone
10,535
Carpooled
2,131
Public
0
Work At Home
406
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09