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World Population Review
Howard County, Texas Population 2021
Howard County, Texas's estimated population is 38,142 with a growth rate of 1.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County, Texas is the 85th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 34,993 and has seen a growth of 9.00% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,142 | 739 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 37,403 | 739 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 36,664 | 739 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 35,925 | 108 | 0.30% |
| 2017 | 35,817 | -397 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 36,214 | -909 | -2.45% |
| 2015 | 37,123 | 581 | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 36,542 | 357 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 36,185 | 690 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 35,495 | 505 | 1.44% |
| 2011 | 34,990 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 34,993 | 2,650 | 8.19% |
| 1990 | 32,343 | -799 | -2.41% |
| 1980 | 33,142 | -4,654 | -12.31% |
| 1970 | 37,796 | -2,343 | -5.84% |
| 1960 | 40,139 | 13,417 | 50.21% |
| 1950 | 26,722 | 5,732 | 27.31% |
| 1940 | 20,990 | -1,898 | -8.29% |
| 1930 | 22,888 | 15,926 | 228.76% |
| 1920 | 6,962 | -1,919 | -21.61% |
| 1910 | 8,881 | 6,353 | 251.31% |
| 1900 | 2,528 | 1,318 | 108.93% |
| 1890 | 1,210 | 1,160 | 2320.00% |
| 1880 | 50 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.98%
County Website
State
Founded
1882
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
34,993
Growth Since 2010
9.00%
Howard County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,306 | 83.38% |
| Some Other Race | 2,160 | 5.94% |
| Black or African American | 2,020 | 5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1,162 | 3.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 430 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 252 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
Howard County, Texas Population by Race
Howard County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Howard County, Texas Population by Age
Howard County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,064 | 2.84 | 65.4 |
| Married | 5,133 | 3.45 | 80 |
| Non Family | 3,873 | 1.4 | 55.5 |
| Female | 1,427 | 3.88 | 44.3 |
| Male | 631 | 4.23 | 55.3 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
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Howard County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,110 | 8.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,832 | 11.47% |
| High School Graduate | 8,317 | 33.68% |
| Some College | 6,617 | 26.80% |
| Associates Degree | 1,698 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,100 | 8.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,017 | 4.12% |
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Howard County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Howard County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,092 | 11,590 | 2,086 |
| Hispanic | 9,484 | 6,223 | 694 |
| Other Race | 1,428 | 967 | 60 |
| Black | 1,358 | 1,228 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 614 | 470 | 77 |
| Native American | 324 | 180 | 58 |
| Asian | 208 | 190 | 75 |
| Islander | 19 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 91.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.06%.
Howard County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,950
Average Earnings
$42,341
Average Male
$25,825
Average Female
Howard County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Howard County, Texas Language by Age
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Howard County, Texas Language
70.05% of Howard County, Texas residents speak only English, while 29.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.41% of the population.
Howard County, Texas Language
Howard County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,005 | 2,672 | 22.26% |
| White | 16,841 | 2,045 | 12.14% |
| Black | 1,678 | 824 | 49.11% |
| Other | 1,836 | 249 | 13.56% |
| Native | 379 | 118 | 31.13% |
| Multiple | 1,024 | 55 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 184 | 3 | 1.63% |
17.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.88%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Howard County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Texas is Black, with 49.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard County, Texas is Asian, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.10%.
Howard County, Texas Poverty
Howard County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Howard County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Howard County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Howard County, Texas 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, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Howard County, Texas Marital Status
Howard County, Texas Veterans by War
Howard County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,226 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 3.56% |
| Black | 121 | 7.56% |
| Native American | 54 | 15.04% |
| Other Race | 52 | 3.20% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 6.13% |
Howard County, Texas Veterans by Race
Howard County, Texas Veterans by Education
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11.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Howard County, Texas Veterans by Education
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52.8%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Howard County, Texas Employment by Age
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Howard County, Texas Employment by Race
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Howard County, Texas Employment by Education
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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88.24%
Native Born
11.76%
Foreign Born
9.88%
Non Citizen
1.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.24% of Howard County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 68.74% having been born in Texas. 9.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Howard County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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