Statistics for Howard County
Latest official figures for Howard County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 339,183 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,939 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,007 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.68 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 5.93 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.4 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 5.5 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 149,763 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 37,129.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.7 % | 2024 |