Howard County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Howard County is located in Texas with a total population of 33,127. It is the 88th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Howard County is 37.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Howard County is $71,457. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $150,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Howard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Howard County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.0%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.