Howard County, Iowa
Total Population: 9,459
County Seat: Cresco
Median Home Value
$133,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,336
Across all households
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.6%
65 Years and Over
20.4%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.8%
No Health Insurance
9.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,336
Mean Household Income
$84,023
Per Capita Income
$33,190
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$133,900
Median Rent
$699/mo
Total Housing Units
4,314
Owner-Occupied
76.6%
Renter-Occupied
23.4%
Vacancy Rate
14.9%
Married Couple Households
55.4%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
16.6%
Average Household Size
2.52
Broadband Internet Access
83.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19089.