Howard County, Iowa Population 2022
Howard County, Iowa's estimated population is 9,116 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 in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 9,568 and has seen a growth of -4.72% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,168 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 6,282 | 3,114 | 98.30% |
| 1880 | 10,837 | 4,555 | 72.51% |
| 1890 | 11,182 | 345 | 3.18% |
| 1900 | 14,512 | 3,330 | 29.78% |
| 1910 | 12,920 | -1,592 | -10.97% |
| 1920 | 13,705 | 785 | 6.08% |
| 1930 | 13,082 | -623 | -4.55% |
| 1940 | 13,531 | 449 | 3.43% |
| 1950 | 13,105 | -426 | -3.15% |
| 1960 | 12,734 | -371 | -2.83% |
| 1970 | 11,442 | -1,292 | -10.15% |
| 1980 | 11,114 | -328 | -2.87% |
| 1990 | 9,809 | -1,305 | -11.74% |
| 2010 | 9,568 | -241 | -2.46% |
| 2011 | 9,546 | -22 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 9,548 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 9,439 | -109 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 9,353 | -86 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 9,313 | -40 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 9,257 | -56 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 9,229 | -28 | -0.30% |
| 2018 | 9,172 | -57 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 9,158 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 9,144 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 9,130 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 9,116 | -14 | -0.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,965 | 97.44% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 1.64% |
Howard County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,754 | 2.39 | 77.2 |
| Married | 2,097 | 3.03 | 85.2 |
| Male | 143 | 2.43 | 67.8 |
| Female | 315 | 2.94 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 1,199 | 1.12 | 67.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 263 | 4.20% |
| High School Graduate | 2,428 | 38.79% |
| Some College | 1,113 | 17.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,006 | 16.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 881 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 281 | 4.49% |
Howard County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 36 | 7 |
| White | 6,116 | 5,595 | 1,126 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | |
| Black | 25 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.42%.
$35,973
Average Earnings
$42,550
Average Male
$30,862
Average Female
Howard County, Iowa Language by Age
Howard County, Iowa Language
94.44% of Howard County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 5.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.02% of the population.
Howard County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 15 | 60.00% |
| Multiple | 150 | 57 | 38.00% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 48 | 33.10% |
| White | 8,666 | 685 | 7.90% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.08%
Male Poverty Rate
10.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Howard County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Iowa is Black, with 60.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.63%.
Howard County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Howard County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Howard County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Howard County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 600 | 8.89% |
| Black | 3 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5.75% |
Howard County, Iowa Veterans by Education
4.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.35%
Born in Howard County, Iowa
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.62% of Howard County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 70.35% having been born in Iowa. 1.03% 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