2023 ACS Census Data · Population 333,916
Howard County is a large county in Maryland with a population of 333,916. The median household income is $146,982, 126% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.1%, median home value is $576,700, and 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 167% above the national average.
Population
333,916
2023 estimate
Rank #220 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$146,982
Household
Rank #6 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$576,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #78 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
64.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #6 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
22.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
26.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
56% above Maryland avg·126% above national avg
Poverty Rate
50% above Maryland avg·66% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Maryland avg·19% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$65,860
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
64% above Maryland avg·176% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
44% above Maryland avg·120% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Maryland avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Maryland avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
124,489
Households
120,066
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,950
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
96.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
85% above Maryland avg·167% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Maryland avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.5%
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