Statistics for Howard County
Latest official figures for Howard County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 83,904 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 40.7 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 871 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,122 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.37 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 13.36 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 13.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 64,027 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 5,497.3 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -1.4 % | 2024 |