Howard County, Iowa
Howard County is home to 9,445 people. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $67,446.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,445 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,446 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.0% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $147,800 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $713 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 27.4% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.3% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Chickasaw County
- Floyd County
- Mitchell County
- Winneshiek County
- Fillmore County, Minnesota
- Mower County, Minnesota
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.