Howard County
“At the Crossroads of West Texas”
- Population: 34,860; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Big Spring
- Howard County, founded in August 1876, was named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Big Spring – County Seat
- Coahoma
School Districts
- Big Spring Independent School District
- Coahoma Independent School District
- Forsan Independent School District
Howard County Resources
Population
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Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
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Howard County | 33,627 | 35,012 | 34,257 | 33,590 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
Population | 2023 |
---|---|
0-4 | 1,981 |
5-9 | 2,034 |
10-14 | 2,044 |
15-19 | 2,021 |
20-24 | 2,374 |
25-29 | 2,659 |
30-34 | 2,567 |
35-39 | 2,316 |
40-44 | 2,160 |
45-49 | 2,047 |
50-54 | 1,989 |
55-59 | 2,085 |
60-64 | 1,990 |
65-69 | 1,891 |
70-74 | 1,517 |
75-79 | 1,173 |
80-84 | 756 |
85+ | 653 |
18+ | 27,069 |
Median Age | 38 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
Howard County | 2023 |
---|---|
Total | 34,257.00 |
White Alone | 66.7% |
Black Alone | 5.2% |
American Indian Alone | 1.19% |
Asian Alone | 1.28% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07% |
Some Other Race | 11.17% |
Two or More Races | 14.39% |
Hispanic Origin | 47.51% |
Diversity Index | 75.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
Howard County | 2023 - 2028 |
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Population | -0.39% |
Households | -0.29% |
Families | -0.31% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing
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Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
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Households | 11,389 | 11,333 | 11,522 | 11,356 |
Housing Units | 13,589 | 13,124 | 14,112 | 14,085 |
Owner Occupied Units | 7,746 | 7,692 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 3,776 | 3,664 | ||
Vacant Units | 2,590 | 2,729 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
Howard County | 2023 | 2028 |
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Median Home Value | $143,544 | $150,485 |
Average Home Value | $166,605 | $177,239 |
<$50,000 | 1,162 | 1,092 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 1,335 | 1,252 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,580 | 1,486 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 1,755 | 1,651 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 466 | 511 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 484 | 534 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 574 | 697 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 235 | 284 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 94 | 112 |
$1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
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2010 or Later | 756 |
2000-2009 | 760 |
1990-1999 | 918 |
1980-1989 | 1,103 |
1970-1979 | 2,163 |
1960-1969 | 3,225 |
1950-1959 | 3,332 |
1940-1949 | 1,021 |
1939 or Before | 609 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
Howard County | 2023 | 2028 |
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Median Household | $60,959 | $67,597 |
Average Household | $81,849 | $91,105 |
Per Capita | $27,979 | $31,260 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income
Howard County | 2023 |
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<$15,000 | 1,293 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 851 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 1,015 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 1,350 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 2,323 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 1,731 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,892 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 580 |
$200,000+ | 487 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
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Workers 16+ | 13,965 |
In-County Residents | 11,098 |
Out-of-County Residents | 2,769 |
Drive Alone | 11,339 |
Carpooled | 1,948 |
Public Transport | 1 |
Work at Home | 333 |
Motorcycle | 7 |
Bicycle | 9 |
Walked | 162 |
Other | 166 |
Less than 5 minutes | 797 |
5-9 minutes | 2,492 |
10-14 minutes | 3,559 |
15-19 minutes | 2,191 |
20-24 minutes | 804 |
25-29 minutes | 274 |
30-34 minutes | 983 |
35-39 minutes | 244 |
40-44 minutes | 225 |
45-59 minutes | 1,095 |
60-89 minutes | 720 |
90+ minutes | 248 |
Average Travel Time | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 12,771 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 48 |
Mining | 198 |
Utilities | 233 |
Construction | 989 |
Manufacturing | 891 |
Wholesale Trade | 520 |
Retail Trade | 1,488 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 156 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 32 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 50 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 104 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 303 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 73 |
Gasoline Stations | 215 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 51 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 109 |
General Merchandise Str | 395 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 188 |
Information | 220 |
Finance & Insurance | 336 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 221 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 39 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 76 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 205 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 213 |
Legal Services | 51 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 4 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 756 |
Educational Services | 1,062 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,808 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 183 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,244 |
Accommodation | 275 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 969 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 489 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 99 |
Public Administration Emp | 657 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
Howard County | 2023 |
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<9th Grade | 1,810 |
Some High School | 2,340 |
GED | 2,191 |
Graduated High School | 6,388 |
Some College/No Degree | 5,527 |
Associates Degree | 1,811 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2,539 |
Graduate Degree | 1,197 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
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Total Businesses | 1,096 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 17 |
Mining Bus | 18 |
Utilities Bus | 12 |
Construction Bus | 75 |
Manufacturing Bus | 34 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 47 |
Retail Trade Bus | 156 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 21 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 6 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 7 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 14 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 30 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 15 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 19 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 15 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 15 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 14 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
Information Bus | 22 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 69 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 36 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 12 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 21 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 55 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 58 |
Legal Services Bus | 17 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 18 |
Educational Services Bus | 29 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 79 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 18 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 108 |
Accommodation Bus | 37 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 71 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 133 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 26 |
Public Administration Bus | 74 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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