Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 344,322 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 6th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 288,618 and has seen a growth of 19.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howard County includes 48.91% White, 19.96% Black or African American, 18.82% Asian, 3.46% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (48.91%)
Black or African American (19.96%)
Asian (18.82%)
Two or more races (8.52%)
Other race (3.46%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163,325 | 48.91% |
| Black or African American | 66,663 | 19.96% |
| Asian | 62,856 | 18.82% |
| Two or more races | 28,439 | 8.52% |
| Other race | 11,569 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 920 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Howard County's average per capita income is $86,642. Household income levels show a median of $146,982. The poverty rate stands at 5.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $194,734 | $227,164 |
| Families | $174,263 | $206,380 |
| Households | $146,982 | $180,793 |
| Non Families | $83,425 | $102,738 |
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