Total Population
34,257
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
75.900
Demographic Data
“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
11,522
Total Housing Units
14,112
Owner Occupied
7,746
Renter Occupied
3,776
Vacant
2,590
Median Home Value
$143,544
Average Home Value
$166,605
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.24%
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,959 $67,597
Average Household
$81,849 $91,105
Per Capita
$27,979 $31,260
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,096
Total Employed
12,771
Workers 16+
13,965
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
79
Employed
2,808
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
156
Employed
1,488
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
108
Employed
1,244
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
1,062
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
75
Employed
989
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
71
Employed
969
Some
High School
2,340
Graduated
High School
6,388
Associates
Degree
1,811
Bachelor's
Degree
2,539
Graduate
Degree
1,197
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
11,098
Non-Resident Commuters
2,769
Drive Alone
11,339
Carpooled
1,948
Public
1
Work At Home
333