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Howard City

County:
Montcalm County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.415
State:
Michigan

Howard City is a village located in Montcalm County, Michigan. Howard City has a 2026 population of 1,967. Howard City is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,837 in 2020.

The median household income in Howard City is $54,688 with a poverty rate of 23.91%. The median age in Howard City is 33.7 years: 33.3 years for males, and 34.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.4 males.

2K
Total Population
815
Density (mi²)
22 1.13%
Growth

Howard City Population

Howard City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,967221.13%
20251,945211.09%
20241,924261.37%
20231,898221.17%
20221,876170.91%
20211,859221.2%
20201,83730.16%
20191,824-3-0.16%
20181,82760.33%
20171,821160.89%
20161,80560.33%
20151,79930.17%
20141,79610.06%
20131,795-1-0.06%
20121,796-6-0.33%
20111,802-6-0.33%
20101,802-1-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 34.8 years
Male: 33.3 years

Howard City Adults

There are 1,254 adults, (253 of whom are seniors) in Howard City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 739 (45.2%)
Male: 897 (54.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Howard City includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,51592.6%
Two or more races985.99%
Asian100.61%
Other race100.61%
Black or African American30.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White623.79%
Other race100.61%
Two or more races70.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,45388.81%
Two or more races915.56%
Asian100.61%
Black or African American30.18%

Howard City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Howard City 's average per capita income is $35,313. Household income levels show a median of $54,688. The poverty rate stands at 23.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,000-
Families$61,167$73,710
Households$54,688$62,525
Non Families$43,611$46,929

$35,313

Average Income

$54,688

Median Household Income

23.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)