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Howard County, Iowa Population 2021
Howard County, Iowa's estimated population is 9,130 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County, Iowa is the 81st largest county inIowa. The 2010 Population was 9,568 and has seen a growth of -4.58% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,130 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 9,144 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 9,158 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 9,172 | -57 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 9,229 | -28 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 9,257 | -56 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 9,313 | -40 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 9,353 | -86 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 9,439 | -109 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 9,548 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 9,546 | -22 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 9,568 | -241 | -2.46% |
| 1990 | 9,809 | -1,305 | -11.74% |
| 1980 | 11,114 | -328 | -2.87% |
| 1970 | 11,442 | -1,292 | -10.15% |
| 1960 | 12,734 | -371 | -2.83% |
| 1950 | 13,105 | -426 | -3.15% |
| 1940 | 13,531 | 449 | 3.43% |
| 1930 | 13,082 | -623 | -4.55% |
| 1920 | 13,705 | 785 | 6.08% |
| 1910 | 12,920 | -1,592 | -10.97% |
| 1900 | 14,512 | 3,330 | 29.78% |
| 1890 | 11,182 | 345 | 3.18% |
| 1880 | 10,837 | 4,555 | 72.51% |
| 1870 | 6,282 | 3,114 | 98.30% |
| 1860 | 3,168 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.15% (-14)
County Website
State
Founded
1851
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
9,568
Growth Since 2010
-4.58% (-438)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,051 | 98.10% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Howard County, Iowa Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,810 | 2.36 | 79.7 |
| Married | 2,032 | 3.08 | 88.4 |
| Non Family | 1,387 | 1.12 | 68.3 |
| Female | 261 | 2.98 | 72.4 |
| Male | 130 | 3.12 | 78.5 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 320 | 5.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 4.00% |
| High School Graduate | 2,511 | 39.98% |
| Some College | 1,247 | 19.86% |
| Associates Degree | 956 | 15.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 726 | 11.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 269 | 4.28% |
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Howard County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,135 | 5,599 | 960 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 50 | 15 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 3 | |
| Black | 21 | 16 | |
| Other Race | 1 | ||
| Islander | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
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$36,979
Average Earnings
$42,097
Average Male
$31,206
Average Female
Howard County, Iowa Language by Age
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Howard County, Iowa Language
95.88% of Howard County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.19% of the population.
Howard County, Iowa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,688 | 641 | 7.38% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 91 | 65.47% |
| Multiple | 104 | 66 | 63.46% |
| Black | 22 | 12 | 54.55% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.10%
Male Poverty Rate
11.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Howard County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 65.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Iowa is White, with 7.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.04%.
Howard County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Howard County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
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Howard County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Howard County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 623 | 9.17% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 39.22% |
| Black | 3 | 14.29% |
Howard County, Iowa Veterans by Education
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4.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
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67.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.06%
Born in Howard County, Iowa
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.15% of Howard County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 72.06% having been born in Iowa. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990