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 $56,892 with a poverty rate of 27.97%. The median age in Howe is 33.1 years: 33.8 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 58.89% |
| Native American | 165 | 20.81% |
| Two or more races | 118 | 14.88% |
| Other race | 23 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 2.52% |
| 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 | 232 | 2.98 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 90 | 3.63 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.26 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 44 | 3.57 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Male | 37 | 3.54 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 12.5% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 14.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 6.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.42% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 43.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 89 | 17.94% |
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 | 321 | 269 | 34 |
| Native American | 82 | 73 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 30 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 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 10.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,000 | $58,125 | $34,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,833 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,278 | $51,111 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $30,278 | $36,250 | $24,783 |
| Some College | $27,407 | $0 | $28,125 |
$30,278
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$24,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.97% of Howe residents speak only English, while 7.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 163 | 72 | 44.17% |
| White | 430 | 70 | 16.28% |
| Multiple | 117 | 32 | 27.35% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 31 | 48.44% |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100% |
27.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.76%
Male Poverty Rate
28.22%
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 White, with 16.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.9% |
| Some College | 10.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.28% |
| Male Employed | 14.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,464 | $65,227 |
| Households | $53,214 | $56,892 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,844 | $29,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 15.08% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 15.87% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
60.03%
Born in Howe
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
98.23% of Howe residents were born in the United States, with 60.03% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.01% 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% |