Howard County, Maryland

About Howard County, Maryland

Howard County, Maryland has a total population of 336,328, making it the 218th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Howard County is $149,763, which ranks #5 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 99.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Howard County is $597,900, 112.1% above the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $2,099 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Howard County, 64.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (19.2%).

All data for Howard County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.