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Howard

County:
Miner County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.965
State:
South Dakota

Howard is a city located in Miner County, South Dakota. Howard has a 2026 population of 835. It is also the county seat of Miner County. Howard is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 853 in 2020.

The median household income in Howard is $60,313 with a poverty rate of 19.61%. The median age in Howard is 49.4 years: 47.7 years for males, and 50.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males.

835
Total Population
865
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.36%
Growth

Howard Population

Howard Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026835-3-0.36%
2025838-3-0.36%
202484150.6%
2023836-4-0.48%
2022840-11-1.29%
2021851-2-0.23%
202085320.24%
201975920.26%
201875710.13%
2017756-16-2.07%
201677210.13%
2015771-27-3.38%
2014798-11-1.36%
201380900%
2012809-20-2.41%
2011829-29-3.38%
2010848-5-0.59%

Median Age

Overall: 49.4 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 47.7 years

Howard Adults

There are 745 adults, (292 of whom are seniors) in Howard.

Sex Ratio

Female: 465 (49.3%)
Male: 478 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Howard includes 94.91% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White89594.91%
Two or more races242.55%
Black or African American111.17%
Other race101.06%
Native American30.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races202.12%
Other race101.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White89594.91%
Black or African American111.17%
Two or more races40.42%
Native American30.32%

Howard Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Howard 's average per capita income is $42,434. Household income levels show a median of $60,313. The poverty rate stands at 19.61%.

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$92,500-
Families$86,250$104,829
Households$60,313$76,082
Non Families$33,750$40,209

$42,434

Average Income

$60,313

Median Household Income

19.61%

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)