Howard County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Howard County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48227
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 227
Geography
- Land Area
- 900.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 904.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.303430
- Longitude
- -101.438721
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,740
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,615
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,646 | 56.0% |
| Hispanic | 13,091 | 44.0% |
| White | 14,170 | 47.6% |
| Black | 1,458 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,524 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 9,096 | 40.2% |
| White | 11,581 | 51.2% |
| Black | 1,404 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 402 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 32,290
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $74,250
- Poverty Rate
- 12.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,006
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,696 | 64.1% |
| Black | 1,660 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 429 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,560
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,068 | 32.6% |
| Republican | 7,673 | 49.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,819 | 18.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,567 | 48.6% |
| Female | 7,992 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,447 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,058 | 32.5% |
| Black | 146 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,443
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,850 | 51.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,184 | 23.4% |
| Black | 27 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 53 | 36.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,082 | 40.7% |
| Female | 3,361 | 42.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,538 (25.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,472 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,048
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,314
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,088
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.0%
- Work From Home
- 2.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.