Howard is a city located in Miner County South Dakota. Howard has a 2024 population of 825. Howard is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 855 in 2020.
The average household income in Howard is $74,514 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median age in Howard is 49.7 years: 49.6 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Howard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 93.64% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 391 | 2.38 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.19 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 150 | 3.57 | 94 | 6 |
| Male | 33 | 3.7 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 18 | 2.61 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 5.11% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 4.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.69% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 51.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 171 | 24.29% |
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 | 674 | 626 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,063 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,750 | $0 | $56,000 |
| High School Graduate | $38,269 | $60,368 | $29,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,792 | $49,792 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,250 | $50,833 | $29,489 |
| Some College | $33,947 | $43,750 | $24,924 |
$39,250
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$29,489
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.04% of Howard residents speak only English, while 2.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 131 | 15.04% |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Howard is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Howard is White, with 15.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,232 | $105,492 |
| Households | $54,792 | $74,514 |
| Married Families | $101,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $39,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 15 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 5.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
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
74.34%
Born in Howard
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.7% of Howard residents were born in the United States, with 74.34% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 788 | -8 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 796 | -7 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 803 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 810 | -8 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 818 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 825 | -8 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 833 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 839 | -15 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 854 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 855 | 96 | 12.65% |
| 2019 | 759 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 757 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 756 | -16 | -2.07% |
| 2016 | 772 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 771 | -27 | -3.38% |
| 2014 | 798 | -11 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 809 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 809 | -20 | -2.41% |
| 2011 | 829 | -19 | -2.24% |
| 2010 | 848 | 0 | 0% |