Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 9,366 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 77th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,569 and has seen a growth of -2.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howard County includes 93.84% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.84%)
Two or more races (3.56%)
Other race (1.86%)
Asian (0.37%)
Native American (0.31%)
Black or African American (0.05%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,876 | 93.84% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 176 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Howard County's average per capita income is $42,122. Household income levels show a median of $67,336. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,221 | - |
| Families | $81,131 | $100,160 |
| Households | $67,336 | $84,023 |
| Non Families | $39,233 | $44,682 |
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