Howard is a CDP located in Fremont County Colorado. Howard has a 2024 population of 1,018. Howard is currently growing at a rate of 2.11% annually and its population has increased by 32.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 769 in 2020.
The average household income in Howard is $90,254 with a poverty rate of 6.86%. The median age in Howard is 45 years: 42.6 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 89.55% |
| Other race | 34 | 3.48% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 2.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 2.15% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 498 | 1.96 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 321 | 2.42 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.07 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 8 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 0.83% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 1.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 14.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 368 | 43.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 265 | 31.51% |
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 | 756 | 749 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 8 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,167 | $53,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,632 | $56,896 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $55,989 | $57,015 | $50,823 |
$55,632
Average Earnings
$56,896
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.22% of Howard residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 59 | 6.75% |
| Black | 28 | 8 | 28.57% |
6.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.03%
Male Poverty Rate
9.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard is Black, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard is White, with 6.75% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.29% |
| High School | 5.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,239 | $107,603 |
| Households | $55,970 | $90,254 |
| Married Families | $58,693 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,728 | $55,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
87.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
143
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 18.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
18.24%
Born in Howard
93.55%
Native Born
6.45%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
93.55% of Howard residents were born in the United States, with 18.24% having been born in Colorado. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,018 | 21 | 2.11% |
| 2023 | 997 | 21 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 976 | 14 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 962 | 193 | 25.1% |
| 2020 | 769 | -137 | -15.12% |
| 2019 | 906 | 77 | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 829 | -53 | -6.01% |
| 2017 | 882 | 110 | 14.25% |
| 2016 | 772 | -22 | -2.77% |
| 2015 | 794 | -263 | -24.88% |
| 2014 | 1,057 | 49 | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 1,008 | -11 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 1,019 | 55 | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 964 | 241 | 33.33% |
| 2010 | 723 | 0 | 0% |