Howard County, MD Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 332,547 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1312.5 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 120,066 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Howard County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $147,056 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.67% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $415,318 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,038 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.2 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Howard County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.8% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Health
Howard County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Howard County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |