Howard County, Texas

Total Population: 33,127

County Seat: Big Spring

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Median Home Value

$150,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,457

Across all households

Median Age

37 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino46.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)44.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.9%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

13.1%

Male

56.3%

Female

43.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

89.4%

No Health Insurance

14.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,457

Mean Household Income

$91,958

Per Capita Income

$34,587

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$150,300

Median Rent

$993/mo

Total Housing Units

13,999

Owner-Occupied

68.6%

Renter-Occupied

31.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Married Couple Households

45.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48227.