Howard County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Howard County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24027
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 250.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 253.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.252264
- Longitude
- -76.924406
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 310,169
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 232,912
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 287,554 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 22,614 | 7.3% |
| White | 155,504 | 50.1% |
| Black | 63,771 | 20.6% |
| Asian | 52,284 | 16.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 285 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,455 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 219,155 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 13,754 | 5.9% |
| White | 126,545 | 54.3% |
| Black | 49,833 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 40,302 | 17.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,397 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,359 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 336,328
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $158,893
- Poverty Rate
- 5.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,407
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 157,552 | 46.8% |
| Black | 67,150 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 64,745 | 19.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 231,666
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 121,601 | 52.5% |
| Republican | 48,495 | 20.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 58,146 | 25.1% |
| Other | 1,487 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 109,986 | 47.5% |
| Female | 121,620 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 115,010 | 49.6% |
| Hispanic | 12,021 | 5.2% |
| Black | 39,310 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 29,682 | 12.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 130,497
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 73,623 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,174 | 43.0% |
| Black | 20,931 | 53.2% |
| Asian | 12,194 | 41.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 61,033 | 55.5% |
| Female | 69,444 | 57.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,454 (11.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 148,194 (64.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 125,286
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $600,386
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,240
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 26.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.