Howard County, Maryland
Howard County is home to 336,328 people. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Maryland rate (9.4%). The median household income is $149,763.
Open the interactive county page · See it on the map
| Measure | Value | Maryland | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 336,328 | 6,206,011 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $149,763 | $103,678 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.2% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 5.5% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.5% | 43.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $597,900 | $419,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,099 | $1,705 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.7% | 51.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 22.8% | 16.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore County
- Carroll County
- Frederick County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.