Howard County

39.2873° N, 76.9643° W
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Overview for Howard County, MD

104,338 people live in Howard County, where the median age is 39.4 and the average individual income is $64,255. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,338

Total Population

39.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$64,255

Average individual Income

Around Howard County, MD

There's plenty to do around Howard County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

21
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
39
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dole Fresh Fruit, Lee's Lobby Shop, and Ryland Lobby Shop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.51 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.84 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.88 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.97 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 1.01 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.8 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Howard County, MD

Howard County has 41,143 households, with an average household size of 2.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Howard County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 104,338 people call Howard County home. The population density is 3,267 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

104,338

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.4 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
41,143

Total Households

2.52

Average Household Size

$64,255

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Howard County, MD

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Howard County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Aerial view of a Howard County campus with brick buildings, parking lots, and sports courts.

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