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
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County | 33,627 | 35,012 | 30,646 | 29,733 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Population by Age
| Population | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,995 |
| 5-9 | 2,031 |
| 10-14 | 1,942 |
| 15-19 | 2,066 |
| 20-24 | 1,939 |
| 25-29 | 1,827 |
| 30-34 | 2,202 |
| 35-39 | 2,267 |
| 40-44 | 2,187 |
| 45-49 | 1,774 |
| 50-54 | 1,782 |
| 55-59 | 1,618 |
| 60-64 | 1,733 |
| 65-69 | 1,721 |
| 70-74 | 1,415 |
| 75-79 | 975 |
| 80-84 | 569 |
| 85+ | 603 |
| 18+ | 23,440 |
| Median Age | 38 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Population by Race
| Howard County | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total | 30,646.00 |
| White Alone | 68.03% |
| Black Alone | 4.27% |
| American Indian Alone | 1.16% |
| Asian Alone | 1.15% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 11.41% |
| Two or More Races | 13.86% |
| Hispanic Origin | 48.18% |
| Diversity Index | 75.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Growth Rate
| Howard County | 2025 - 2030 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.60% |
| Households | -0.24% |
| Families | -0.39% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 11,389 | 11,333 | 11,412 | 11,273 |
| Housing Units | 13,589 | 13,124 | 13,831 | 13,748 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 7,582 | 7,619 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 3,830 | 3,654 | ||
| Vacant Units | 2,419 | 2,475 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Home Value
| Howard County | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,844 | $241,755 |
| Average Home Value | $208,422 | $266,131 |
| <$50,000 | 696 | 466 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 1,269 | 721 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,025 | 715 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 1,284 | 1,044 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 964 | 1,034 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 775 | 1,019 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 914 | 1,425 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 395 | 697 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 143 | 270 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 1,053 |
| 2000-2009 | 722 |
| 1990-1999 | 851 |
| 1980-1989 | 1,329 |
| 1970-1979 | 2,059 |
| 1960-1969 | 2,799 |
| 1950-1959 | 3,096 |
| 1940-1949 | 1,093 |
| 1939 or Before | 958 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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Income
| Howard County | 2025 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $71,178 | $78,132 |
| Average Household | $93,585 | $101,666 |
| Per Capita | $35,105 | $38,809 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Household Income
| Howard County | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 1,063 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 686 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 935 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 1,255 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 2,044 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 1,685 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,993 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 895 |
| $200,000+ | 856 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 13,578 |
| In-County Residents | 10,780 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 2,747 |
| Drive Alone | 10,839 |
| Carpooled | 2,032 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 521 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 12 |
| Walked | 122 |
| Other | 52 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 608 |
| 5-9 minutes | 2,904 |
| 10-14 minutes | 3,529 |
| 15-19 minutes | 1,604 |
| 20-24 minutes | 728 |
| 25-29 minutes | 377 |
| 30-34 minutes | 946 |
| 35-39 minutes | 145 |
| 40-44 minutes | 154 |
| 45-59 minutes | 1,120 |
| 60-89 minutes | 757 |
| 90+ minutes | 185 |
| Average Travel Time | 20 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 12,909 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 51 |
| Mining | 112 |
| Utilities | 261 |
| Construction | 929 |
| Manufacturing | 1,008 |
| Wholesale Trade | 403 |
| Retail Trade | 1,579 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 154 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 26 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 18 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 129 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 335 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 69 |
| Gasoline Stations | 272 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 46 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 115 |
| General Merchandise Str | 415 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 172 |
| Information | 214 |
| Finance & Insurance | 324 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 210 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 44 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 70 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 191 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 259 |
| Legal Services | 49 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 60 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 493 |
| Educational Services | 1,202 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,808 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 157 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,471 |
| Accommodation | 323 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,148 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 528 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 129 |
| Public Administration Emp | 675 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Howard County | 2025 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 1,708 |
| Some High School | 1,681 |
| GED | 1,646 |
| Graduated High School | 5,543 |
| Some College/No Degree | 4,473 |
| Associates Degree | 2,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,380 |
| Graduate Degree | 1,113 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 1,120 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 15 |
| Mining Bus | 13 |
| Utilities Bus | 11 |
| Construction Bus | 68 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 34 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 45 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 170 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 20 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 6 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 15 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 30 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 14 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 35 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 12 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 19 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 14 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
| Information Bus | 22 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 64 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 32 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 14 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 18 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 57 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 59 |
| Legal Services Bus | 17 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 2 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 19 |
| Educational Services Bus | 29 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 89 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 16 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 130 |
| Accommodation Bus | 40 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 90 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 150 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 29 |
| Public Administration Bus | 69 |
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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