Total Population
30,646
Population
Growth Rate
-0.60%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
75.100
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
11,412
Total Housing Units
13,831
Owner Occupied
7,582
Renter Occupied
3,830
Vacant
2,419
Median Home Value
$177,844
Average Home Value
$208,422
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.03%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,178 $78,132
Average Household
$93,585 $101,666
Per Capita
$35,105 $38,809
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,120
Total Employed
12,909
Workers 16+
13,578
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
89
Employed
2,808
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
170
Employed
1,579
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
130
Employed
1,471
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
1,202
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
90
Employed
1,148
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
34
Employed
1,008
Some
High School
1,681
Graduated
High School
5,543
Associates
Degree
2,129
Bachelor's
Degree
2,380
Graduate
Degree
1,113
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
10,780
Non-Resident Commuters
2,747
Drive Alone
10,839
Carpooled
2,032
Public
0
Work At Home
521
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30