Howland town is located in Penobscot County Maine. Howland town has a 2024 population of 1,188. Howland town is currently growing at a rate of 2.5% annually and its population has increased by 8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,100 in 2020.
The average household income in Howland town is $52,366 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median age in Howland town is 40.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,178 | 97.19% |
| Native American | 34 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 479 | 2.43 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 203 | 2.96 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.24 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 58 | 3.83 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 34 | 3.29 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 14.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 6.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.59% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 41.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 203 | 22.86% |
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 | 865 | 758 | 77 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $75,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,729 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,083 | $40,000 | $33,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $35,000 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $0 | $36,875 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$35,000
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98% of Howland town residents speak only English, while 2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,129 | 211 | 18.69% |
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.28%
Male Poverty Rate
20.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howland town is White, with 18.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howland town is White, with 18.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.27% |
| Some College | 12.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 12.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,725 | $64,237 |
| Households | $45,938 | $52,366 |
| Married Families | $69,495 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,333 | $29,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 12.04% |
| Native American | 11 | 47.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
64.77%
Born in Howland town
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.27% of Howland town residents were born in the United States, with 64.77% having been born in Maine. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,333 | 29 | 2.22% |
| 2028 | 1,304 | 29 | 2.27% |
| 2027 | 1,275 | 29 | 2.33% |
| 2026 | 1,246 | 29 | 2.38% |
| 2025 | 1,217 | 29 | 2.44% |
| 2024 | 1,188 | 29 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 1,159 | 29 | 2.57% |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 26 | 2.36% |
| 2021 | 1,104 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 1,100 | -76 | -6.46% |
| 2019 | 1,176 | -18 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 1,194 | -19 | -1.57% |
| 2017 | 1,213 | 28 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 1,185 | -16 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 1,201 | -14 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 1,215 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,219 | -9 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,228 | -11 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 1,239 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,241 | 0 | 0% |