Howell is a city located in Livingston County Michigan. Howell has a 2024 population of 9,984. It is also the county seat of Livingston County. Howell is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,078 in 2020.
The average household income in Howell is $69,748 with a poverty rate of 5.53%. The median age in Howell is 37.4 years: 30.4 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,105 | 90.44% |
| Two or more races | 414 | 4.11% |
| Other race | 184 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 167 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 101 | 1% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,839 | 1.98 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 2,797 | 1.2 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Married | 1,376 | 3.07 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 377 | 3.17 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Male | 289 | 2.74 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 4.76% |
| Associates Degree | 626 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,443 | 20.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 634 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,094 | 29.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 1,846 | 26.07% |
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 | 6,258 | 5,923 | 1,805 |
| Hispanic | 499 | 445 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 327 | 269 | 169 |
| Black | 158 | 136 | 8 |
| Native American | 101 | 85 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 30 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,629 | $94,397 | $58,558 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,889 | $92,955 | $71,611 |
| High School Graduate | $41,053 | $45,603 | $35,263 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,304 | $35,489 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,259 | $51,500 | $38,875 |
| Some College | $37,193 | $44,940 | $25,988 |
$46,259
Average Earnings
$51,500
Average Male
$38,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.9% of Howell residents speak only English, while 6.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,419 | 479 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 29 | 3.92% |
| Multiple | 405 | 17 | 4.2% |
| Black | 37 | 1 | 2.7% |
5.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.72%
Male Poverty Rate
8.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howell is White, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howell is Black, with 2.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.56% |
| High School | 4.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.08% |
| Female Employed | 5.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,739 | $96,087 |
| Households | $53,953 | $69,748 |
| Married Families | $105,934 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,957 | $47,804 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
467
Number of Veterans
442
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 75+ | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 6.01% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 8 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
79.63%
Born in Howell
95.94%
Native Born
4.06%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
95.94% of Howell residents were born in the United States, with 79.63% having been born in Michigan. 1.22% 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 | 9,867 | -24 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 9,891 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 9,914 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 9,937 | -24 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 9,961 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 9,984 | -24 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 10,008 | -70 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 10,078 | -46 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 10,124 | 46 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 10,078 | 471 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 9,607 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,597 | 24 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 9,573 | -10 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 9,583 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 9,578 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 9,571 | 47 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 9,524 | 20 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 9,504 | 19 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 9,485 | 21 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 9,464 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,232 | 1,048 | 12.81% |
| 1990 | 8,184 | 1,208 | 17.32% |
| 1980 | 6,976 | 1,752 | 33.54% |
| 1970 | 5,224 | 363 | 7.47% |
| 1960 | 4,861 | 508 | 11.67% |
| 1950 | 4,353 | 605 | 16.14% |
| 1940 | 3,748 | 133 | 3.68% |
| 1930 | 3,615 | 664 | 22.5% |
| 1920 | 2,951 | 433 | 17.2% |
| 1900 | 2,518 | -7,349 | -74.48% |