U.S. County · Profile

Howard County

6.5KTotal Population
11Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.52%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Howard County has a population of 6,527 as of 2023. It is located in Nebraska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Howard County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.5%6,103
Two or More Races4.5%294
Hispanic or Latino2.9%189
Some Other Race1.1%72
Black or African American0.4%26
Asian0.4%26
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Howard County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,766
5.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,509
12.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
4.9%
57.4% below national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$70,766Median Household Income
$33,509Per Capita Income
4.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,766$82,304
Families$88,400$99,421
Married-couple Families$88,400$99,008
Nonfamily Households$27,976$30,214

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Howard County, Nebraska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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