Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 6,588 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 45th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,279 and has seen a growth of 4.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howard County includes 93.42% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.42%)
Two or more races (4.99%)
Other race (1.05%)
Black or African American (0.51%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,065 | 93.42% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 68 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Howard County's average per capita income is $44,193. Household income levels show a median of $74,508. The poverty rate stands at 5.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,500 | - |
| Families | $90,463 | $106,639 |
| Households | $74,508 | $87,091 |
| Non Families | $30,583 | $36,790 |
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