Howard County's estimated 2025 population is 9,110 with a growth rate of -1.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 81st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,569 and has seen a growth of -4.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howard County includes 93.84% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.8%)
Two or more races (3.6%)
Other race (1.9%)
Asian (0.4%)
Native American (0.3%)
Black or African American (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,876 | 93.84% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 176 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Howard County's average per capita income is $42,122. Household income levels show a median of $67,336. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,221 | - |
| Families | $81,131 | $100,160 |
| Households | $67,336 | $84,023 |
| Non Families | $39,233 | $44,682 |
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