Howard is a city located in Elk County Kansas. Howard has a 2024 population of 568. It is also the county seat of Elk County. Howard is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 572 in 2020.
The average household income in Howard is $65,792 with a poverty rate of 23.25%. The median age in Howard is 38.2 years: 35.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 95.12% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.07% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 283 | 1.92 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 131 | 2.48 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.05 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Female | 17 | 3.65 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 50 | 50 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 10.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 175 | 44.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 102 | 26.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 326 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,917 | $76,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $98,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $51,250 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,563 | $54,750 | $22,396 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $47,143 | $27,708 |
$36,563
Average Earnings
$54,750
Average Male
$22,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Howard residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 93 | 19.83% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 19 | 35.85% |
| Native | 17 | 14 | 82.35% |
23.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard is Native, with 82.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard is White, with 19.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.62% |
| High School | 22.22% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $78,582 |
| Households | $53,125 | $65,792 |
| Married Families | $70,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $49,261 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 6.81% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.2%
Born in Howard
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.28% of Howard residents were born in the United States, with 64.2% having been born in Kansas. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 563 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 564 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 565 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 566 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 567 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 568 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 569 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 565 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 563 | -9 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 572 | -27 | -4.51% |
| 2019 | 599 | 8 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 591 | -9 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 600 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 602 | -14 | -2.27% |
| 2015 | 616 | -27 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 643 | 13 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 630 | -6 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 636 | -28 | -4.22% |
| 2011 | 664 | -19 | -2.78% |
| 2010 | 683 | 0 | 0% |