Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,445 (100%) |
| Population Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,446 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,150 |
| Median Home Value | $147,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,320 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,921 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 852 (19.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 547 (12.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,773 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 2,562 (67.9%) |
The table below compares Howard County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 80 | 20th |
| Population Density | # 74 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 69 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 83 | 17th |
| Diversity Index | # 72 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
