Howard, CO

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Howard Map

Howard Overview

976
TOTAL POPULATION
537
MALE POPULATION
439
FEMALE POPULATION
122.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,731
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,239
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,970
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
424
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Howard Zip Codes

Howard Area Codes

Race in Howard

The most populous races in Howard are White / Caucasian (874 | 89.5%), Hispanic or Latino (48 | 4.9%), and Some other Race (34 | 3.5%).
Race in Howard
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American282.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific212.1%
Hispanic or Latino484.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian87489.5%
Two or more Races191.9%
Some other Race343.5%
Total976100.0%

Ancestry in Howard

The most populous ancestries reported in Howard are German (195 | 20.0%), Irish (144 | 14.7%), English (113 | 11.6%), Italian (109 | 11.2%), and Welsh (77 | 7.9%), together accounting for 65.4% of all Howard residents.
Ancestry in Howard
Ancestry# Population% Population
American303.1%
Chippewa70.7%
Czech191.9%
Czechoslovakian80.8%
Dutch242.5%
English11311.6%
French343.5%
French Canadian80.8%
German19520.0%
Irish14414.7%
Italian10911.2%
Korean111.1%
New Zealander191.9%
Norwegian90.9%
Russian151.5%
Scotch-Irish394.0%
Scottish60.6%
Spanish American282.9%
Swedish353.6%
Welsh777.9%
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Immigrants in Howard

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Howard came from Europe (42 | 4.3%), Germany (26 | 2.7%), Western Europe (26 | 2.7%), Oceania (21 | 2.1%), and Northern Europe (16 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Howard residents.
Immigrants in Howard
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe424.3%
Germany262.7%
Northern Europe161.6%
Oceania212.1%
Sweden161.6%
Western Europe262.7%
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Sex and Age in Howard

Sex and Age in Howard

The most populous age groups in Howard are 25 to 29 Years (96 | 17.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (86 | 19.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Howard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (2.4%)11 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)30 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years19 (3.5%)29 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years8 (1.5%)14 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)11 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years96 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years53 (9.9%)70 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Years21 (3.9%)28 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years70 (13.0%)15 (3.4%)
45 to 49 Years31 (5.8%)16 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)14 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years26 (4.8%)35 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (1.5%)15 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years95 (17.7%)86 (19.6%)
70 to 74 Years20 (3.7%)48 (10.9%)
75 to 79 Years44 (8.2%)9 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years26 (4.8%)8 (1.8%)
85 Years and over7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total537 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Howard

Median Family Size in Howard

Median Family Size in Howard
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple321 (97.6%)2.40
Single Male/Father8 (2.4%)2.38
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families329 (100.0%)2.40

Median Household Size in Howard

Median Household Size in Howard
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple321 (64.5%)2.42
Single Male/Father8 (1.6%)2.38
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family169 (33.9%)1.07
Total Households498 (100.0%)1.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Howard

Out of a total of 498 households in Howard, 329 (66.1%) are family households, while 169 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 204, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 140.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Howard
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-140 (28.1%)
2-Person Households204 (41.0%)29 (5.8%)
3-Person Households47 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households73 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (66.1%)169 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Howard

Fertility by Age in Howard

Average fertility rate in Howard is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Howard
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)68.0
Total5 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Howard

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Howard
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Howard

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Howard
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)104.0
Total5 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Howard

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Howard
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Howard

Income Overview in Howard

Per Capita Income in Howard is $44,731, while median incomes of families and households are $58,239 and $55,970 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income976$44,731
Median Family Income329$58,239
Mean Family Income329$107,603
Median Household Income498$55,970
Mean Household Income498$90,254
Income Deficit329$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)97616.82%
Wage / Income Gap ($)97683.18¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9760.46

Earnings by Sex in Howard

Average Earnings in Howard are $55,365, $56,784 for men and $47,232 for women, a difference of 16.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Howard
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male297 (67.5%)$56,784
Female143 (32.5%)$47,232
Total440 (100.0%)$55,365

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Howard

The most common earnings brackets in Howard are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (118 | 39.7%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (41 | 28.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Howard
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)10 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)7 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (14.8%)22 (15.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)11 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9994 (1.3%)9 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (3.0%)22 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (2.0%)41 (28.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999118 (39.7%)5 (3.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (5.1%)7 (4.9%)
$100,000+57 (19.2%)9 (6.3%)
Total297 (100.0%)143 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Howard

Average earnings in Howard are $56,896 for men and $48,750 for women, a difference of 14.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,015, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,125. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,823, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $50,823.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Howard
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,125$0
College or Associate's Degree$57,015$50,823
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$56,896$48,750

Family Income in Howard

Family Income Brackets in Howard

According to the Howard family income data, there are 84 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Howard
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00082.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99982.4%
$25,000 to $34,999216.4%
$35,000 to $49,9998425.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996820.7%
$75,000 to $99,999164.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997121.6%
$150,000 to $199,999247.3%
$200,000+298.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Howard

4-person families (78 | 23.7%) account for the highest median family income in Howard with $123,537 per family, while 4-person families (78 | 23.7%) have the highest median income of $30,884 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Howard
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families204 (62.0%)$53,241
3-Person Families47 (14.3%)$0
4-Person Families78 (23.7%)$123,537
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total329 (100.0%)$58,239

Family Income by Number of Earners in Howard

Family Income by Number of Earners in Howard
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners159 (48.3%)$37,062
1 Earner28 (8.5%)$29,167
2 Earners142 (43.2%)$124,745
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total329 (100.0%)$58,239

Household Income in Howard

Household Income Brackets in Howard

With 135 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Howard, accounting for 27.1% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Howard
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000224.4%
$10,000 to $14,99981.6%
$15,000 to $24,99981.6%
$25,000 to $34,999214.2%
$35,000 to $49,99912725.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913527.1%
$75,000 to $99,999408.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998416.9%
$150,000 to $199,999244.8%
$200,000+295.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Howard

The median household income in Howard is $55,970, with the highest median household income of $90,690 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 226 households (45.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Howard
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years226 (45.4%)$90,690
45 to 64 Years79 (15.9%)$29,688
65+ Years193 (38.8%)$42,552
Total498 (100.0%)$55,970

Poverty in Howard

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard

With 5.0% poverty level for males and 9.1% for females among the residents of Howard, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (23.5%) and 8 females (47.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)14 (46.7%)
55 to 64 Years8 (23.5%)18 (36.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (10.4%)8 (47.1%)
Total27 (5.0%)40 (9.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard

According to the poverty statistics in Howard, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years138 (92.6%)70 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years91 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)16 (53.3%)
55 to 64 Years26 (76.5%)32 (64.0%)
65 to 74 Years115 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
75 Years and over69 (89.6%)9 (52.9%)
Total510 (95.0%)399 (90.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Howard

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Howard show that 2.5% or 8 of the total 321 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.7%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Howard
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children208 (96.3%)8 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (97.5%)8 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Howard

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Howard
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Howard

The poverty data for Howard shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 8 of the single-parent households (100.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (3.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Howard
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (3.7%)8 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (2.5%)8 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Howard

Employment by Class of Employer in Howard

Among the 388 employed individuals in Howard, private company employees (221 | 57.0%), local government employees (63 | 16.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (34 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Howard
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22157.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)215.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)348.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations266.7%
Local Government Employees6316.2%
State Government Employees235.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total388100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Howard

Employment Status by Age in Howard
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years92 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years123 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years31 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years8 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years7 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (48.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Howard

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Howard
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma91 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree163 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher103 (92.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (71.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Howard

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Howard are Management (154 | 36.3%), Business & Financial (56 | 13.2%), Community & Social Service (38 | 9.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (25 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (15 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Howard

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Howard, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (86.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (60.0%), and Community & Social Service (39.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Howard
OccupationMaleFemale
Management133 (86.4%)21 (13.6%)
Business & Financial6 (10.7%)50 (89.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)154 (58.6%)109 (41.4%)
Total (Overall)281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Howard are Security & Protection (30 | 7.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (22 | 5.2%), and Law Enforcement (8 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Howard

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Howard
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Howard are Office & Administration (49 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (31 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Howard

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Howard
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related24 (77.4%)7 (22.6%)
Office & Administration22 (44.9%)27 (55.1%)
Total (Category)46 (57.5%)34 (42.5%)
Total (Overall)281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Howard are , and Construction & Extraction (31 | 7.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Howard

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Howard
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Howard are , and Production (20 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Howard

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Howard
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Howard

Employment Industries in Howard

The major employment industries in Howard include Manufacturing (117 | 27.6%), Retail Trade (73 | 17.2%), Educational Services (56 | 13.2%), Construction (40 | 9.4%), and Public Administration (30 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Howard

Employment Industries by Sex in Howard

The Howard industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Howard
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (90.4%)7 (9.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (66.3%)143 (33.7%)

Education in Howard

School Enrollment in Howard

The most common levels of schooling among the 163 students in Howard are college / undergraduate (71 | 43.6%), middle school (40 | 24.5%), and elementary school (31 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Howard
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten74.3%
Elementary School3119.0%
Middle School4024.5%
High School148.6%
College / Undergraduate7143.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total163100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Howard

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Howard
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Howard

Psychology (55 | 29.6%), social sciences (36 | 19.4%), business (30 | 16.1%), literature & languages (22 | 11.8%), and education (17 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 186 individuals in Howard who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Howard
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology5529.6%
Social Sciences3619.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology94.8%
Business3016.1%
Education179.1%
Literature & Languages2211.8%
Liberal Arts & History73.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities105.4%
Total186100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Howard

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Howard

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Howard are males with 3 vehicles (147, accounting for 56.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (83, making up 115.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Howard
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle33 (12.6%)7 (5.5%)
2 Vehicles50 (19.2%)32 (25.2%)
3 Vehicles147 (56.3%)83 (65.3%)
4 Vehicles4 (1.5%)5 (3.9%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total261 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Howard

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Howard are 20 to 24 minutes (95 commuters, 27.2%), 40 to 44 minutes (67 commuters, 19.2%), and 25 to 29 minutes (59 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Howard
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes82.3%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes154.3%
20 to 24 Minutes9527.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5916.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5816.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes6719.2%
45 to 59 Minutes92.6%
60 to 89 Minutes308.6%
90 or more Minutes82.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Howard

The most common commute times in Howard are 40 to 44 minutes (67 commuters, 28.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (70 commuters, 63.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Howard
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes15 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (10.5%)70 (63.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (17.6%)17 (15.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes35 (14.6%)23 (20.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes67 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Howard

The most frequent times of departure to work in Howard are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (100, 41.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (57, 51.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Howard
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM100 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM93 (38.9%)23 (20.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (4.2%)57 (51.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)15 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)8 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Howard

Occupancy by Ownership in Howard

Of the total 498 dwellings in Howard, owner-occupied units account for 395 (79.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 103 (20.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Howard
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39579.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10320.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units498100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Howard

Occupancy by Household Size in Howard
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14028.1%
2-Person Household23346.8%
3-Person Household479.4%
4+ Person Household7815.7%
Total Housing Units498100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Howard

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Howard
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household54 (38.6%)86 (61.4%)
2-Person Household233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household61 (78.2%)17 (21.8%)
Total Housing Units395 (79.3%)103 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Howard

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Howard
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma169 (85.4%)29 (14.6%)
College/Associate Degree101 (57.7%)74 (42.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Howard

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Howard
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17434.9%
35 to 44 Years5210.4%
45 to 54 Years459.0%
55 to 64 Years346.8%
65 to 74 Years12324.7%
75 to 84 Years7014.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total498100.0%

Housing Finances in Howard

Median Income by Occupancy in Howard

Median Income by Occupancy in Howard
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied395 (79.3%)$58,693
Renter-Occupied103 (20.7%)$55,578
Average498 (100.0%)$55,970

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Howard

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Howard
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999101 (25.6%)26 (25.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (14.7%)77 (74.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more53 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Howard

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Howard
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30087 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49957 (14.4%)67 (65.0%)
$500 to $79933 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99923 (5.8%)9 (8.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49924 (6.1%)17 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99971 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49960 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99940 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Howard

Housing Structures in Howard

Housing Structures in Howard
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46593.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other336.6%
Total498100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Howard

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Howard
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached371 (79.8%)94 (20.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other24 (72.7%)9 (27.3%)
Total395 (79.3%)103 (20.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Howard

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Howard
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)67 (65.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms217 (54.9%)29 (28.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms101 (25.6%)7 (6.8%)
8 or more Rooms77 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Howard

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Howard
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (3.8%)10 (9.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas150 (38.0%)9 (8.7%)
Electricity54 (13.7%)67 (65.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels176 (44.6%)17 (16.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Howard

Household Vehicle Usage in Howard
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle46 (11.7%)16 (15.5%)
2 Vehicles113 (28.6%)20 (19.4%)
3 or more Vehicles228 (57.7%)67 (65.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Howard

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Howard

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units182213
Median Property Value$332,300$472,400
Median Household Income$37,208$53
Monthly Housing Costs$407$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,063$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Howard

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Howard
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99959 (32.4%)13 (6.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999123 (67.6%)107 (50.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)93 (43.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Howard

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Howard
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (12.1%)9 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99916 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99984 (46.2%)21 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (26.9%)17 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (6.0%)9 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)29 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)84 (39.4%)
Total182 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Howard

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Howard
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)123,542 (58,000.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)20 (9.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (6.0%)37 (17.4%)
4.0x or more171 (94.0%)32 (15.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Howard

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Howard
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80059 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49988 (48.3%)46 (21.6%)
$800 to $1,49935 (19.2%)62 (29.1%)
Total182 (100.0%)213 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Howard

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years125 (93.3%)9 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years69 (82.1%)15 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years248 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)
75 Years and older94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total951 (97.4%)25 (2.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Howard

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Howard
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Howard

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Howard
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00067 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999263 (97.1%)8 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over333 (95.1%)17 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611 (35.5%)25 (80.6%)
6 to 18 Years28 (30.1%)65 (69.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (10.5%)170 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years15 (11.2%)114 (85.1%)
45 to 54 Years34 (55.7%)47 (77.0%)
55 to 64 Years19 (22.6%)50 (59.5%)
65 to 74 Years248 (99.6%)184 (73.9%)
75 Years and over94 (100.0%)52 (55.3%)
Total469 (48.0%)747 (76.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Howard

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Howard
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years24 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (15.4%)57 (46.3%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over52 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Howard

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Howard: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Howard: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Howard: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Howard: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (11.5%)9 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Howard: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Howard

Computing Device Access in Howard

Computing Device Access in Howard
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41984.1%
Smartphone45190.6%
Tablet30761.7%
No Computing Device183.6%
Total498100.0%

Internet Access in Howard

Internet Access in Howard
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25551.2%
Cellular Data Only5310.6%
Satellite Internet9819.7%
No Internet7715.5%
Total498100.0%

Howard Summary

Howard is a small town located in the San Luis Valley in Colorado. It is situated in the northern part of the valley, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The town was founded in 1876 and is named after the first postmaster, William Howard. The town has a population of approximately 500 people and is located at an elevation of 8,000 feet.

Geography

Howard is located in the San Luis Valley, which is a large intermountain basin located in south-central Colorado. The valley is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the San Juan Mountains to the west, and the San Juan National Forest to the north. The valley is known for its high altitude, with an average elevation of 7,500 feet. The climate in the valley is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Howard is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce hay, alfalfa, and other crops. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the area to enjoy the scenic beauty of the San Luis Valley and the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Howard was 498. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Howard was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Howard is a small town located in the San Luis Valley in Colorado. It is situated in the northern part of the valley, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The town was founded in 1876 and is named after the first postmaster, William Howard. The town has a population of approximately 500 people and is located at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The economy of Howard is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several farms and ranches. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. The median income for a household in Howard is $31,250, and the per capita income for the town is $14,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Howard?
Total Population of Howard is 976.
What is the Total Male Population of Howard?
Total Male Population of Howard is 537.
What is the Total Female Population of Howard?
Total Female Population of Howard is 439.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Howard?
There are 122.32 Males per 100 Females in Howard.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Howard?
There are 81.75 Females per 100 Males in Howard.
What is the Median Population Age in Howard?
Median Population Age in Howard is 45.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Howard
Average Family Size in Howard is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Howard
Average Household Size in Howard is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Howard?
Per Capita income in Howard is $44,731.
What is the Median Family Income in Howard?
Median Family Income in Howard is $58,239.
What is the Median Household income in Howard?
Median Household Income in Howard is $55,970.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Howard?
Income or Wage Gap in Howard is 16.8%.
Women in Howard earn 83.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Howard?
Inequality or Gini Index in Howard is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Howard?
There are 424 People in the Labor Forcein in Howard.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Howard?
48.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Howard.