Howe is a town located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Howe has a 2024 population of 645. Howe is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 623 in 2020.
The average household income in Howe is $51,044 with a poverty rate of 27.13%. The median age in Howe is 32.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 439 | 58.38% |
| Native American | 146 | 19.41% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 15.16% |
| Other race | 33 | 4.39% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 236 | 2.88 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 86 | 3.56 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.21 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 49 | 3.45 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 39 | 3.31 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 13.09% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 16.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 5.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.93% |
| High School Graduate | 200 | 42.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 74 | 15.88% |
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 | 319 | 265 | 30 |
| Native American | 74 | 70 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 31 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $55,000 | $37,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $50,865 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,235 | $38,125 | $24,250 |
| Some College | $26,739 | $27,174 | $24,167 |
$27,235
Average Earnings
$38,125
Average Male
$24,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of Howe residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 425 | 85 | 20% |
| Native | 146 | 66 | 45.21% |
| Multiple | 114 | 31 | 27.19% |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 6 | 11.76% |
27.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.03%
Male Poverty Rate
28.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howe is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howe is Hispanic, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.63% |
| Some College | 18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.03% |
| Male Employed | 13.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,308 | $57,122 |
| Households | $45,000 | $51,044 |
| Married Families | $59,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $30,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
64
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 14.89% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 15.87% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
57.05%
Born in Howe
97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
97.47% of Howe residents were born in the United States, with 57.05% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.06% 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 | 673 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2028 | 668 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 662 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 656 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 651 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 645 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 640 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 632 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 629 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 623 | -163 | -20.74% |
| 2019 | 786 | -6 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 792 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 791 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 793 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 794 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 798 | -4 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 802 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 803 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 808 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 808 | 0 | 0% |