Howard township is located in Howard County Indiana. Howard township has a 2024 population of 2,400. Howard township is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,401 in 2020.
The average household income in Howard township is $114,668 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Howard township is 52.7 years: 50.1 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howard township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,435 | 92.87% |
| Two or more races | 164 | 6.25% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,092 | 2.4 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 746 | 2.86 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 278 | 1.15 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Male | 48 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 20 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 17.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 892 | 42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 366 | 17.23% |
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 | 2,042 | 1,942 | 375 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 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 white people with a rate of 18.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,961 | $161,089 | $55,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,630 | $65,781 | $30,590 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,125 | $57,684 | $33,906 |
| Some College | $48,929 | $54,408 | $0 |
$53,125
Average Earnings
$57,684
Average Male
$33,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.27% of Howard township residents speak only English, while 2.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,435 | 163 | 6.69% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.61%
Male Poverty Rate
4.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard township is White, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard township is White, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.8% |
| Some College | 7.83% |
| High School | 2.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.36% |
| Female Employed | 2.75% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,583 | $114,308 |
| Households | $79,483 | $114,668 |
| Married Families | $86,204 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $115,058 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
74.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 12.37% |
| Black | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
80.93%
Born in Howard township
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
99.2% of Howard township residents were born in the United States, with 80.93% having been born in Indiana. 0% 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 | 2,420 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 2,416 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 2,412 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 2,408 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 2,404 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 2,400 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 2,396 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 2,392 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,401 | -183 | -7.08% |
| 2019 | 2,584 | 24 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 2,560 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,561 | -22 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 2,583 | 27 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 2,556 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 2,569 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 2,579 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 2,589 | 6 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 2,583 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,581 | 0 | 0% |