Howard township is located in Cass County Michigan. Howard township has a 2024 population of 6,252. Howard township is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,257 in 2020.
The average household income in Howard township is $96,640 with a poverty rate of 6.51%. The median age in Howard township is 50.5 years: 50.1 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howard township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,505 | 87.81% |
| Black or African American | 351 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 254 | 4.05% |
| Other race | 68 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,297 | 2.72 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Married | 1,309 | 3.38 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 671 | 1.28 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 174 | 3.14 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 143 | 2.97 | 100 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
93.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 250 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 554 | 12.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 476 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,938 | 42.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 815 | 17.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,919 | 3,679 | 800 |
| Black | 261 | 240 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 187 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 145 | 102 | 14 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Other Race | 54 | 37 | 14 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 25.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,125 | $74,643 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,667 | $116,118 | $74,194 |
| High School Graduate | $31,378 | $49,556 | $21,270 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,542 | $63,295 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,547 | $56,366 | $27,473 |
| Some College | $42,050 | $53,047 | $35,819 |
$47,547
Average Earnings
$56,366
Average Male
$27,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.38% of Howard township residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,468 | 407 | 7.44% |
| Black | 345 | 1 | 0.29% |
6.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
5.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard township is White, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard township is Black, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.21% |
| Some College | 9.86% |
| High School | 6.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Employed | 1.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,606 | $103,767 |
| Households | $71,490 | $96,640 |
| Married Families | $100,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,185 | $74,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
454
Number of Veterans
447
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 8.04% |
| Black | 46 | 17.62% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 10.89% |
| Native American | 21 | 37.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.7%
Born in Howard township
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.4% of Howard township residents were born in the United States, with 52.7% having been born in Michigan. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,187 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 6,200 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 6,213 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 6,226 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 6,239 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 6,252 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 6,265 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 6,278 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 6,292 | 35 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 6,257 | 157 | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 6,100 | -7 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 6,107 | 24 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 6,083 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,065 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,083 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 6,109 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,107 | -34 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 6,141 | -42 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 6,183 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 6,197 | 0 | 0% |