Howard County, Texas
Total Population: 33,127
County Seat: Big Spring
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.