Howard City, MI

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Howard City Overview

1,836
TOTAL POPULATION
963
MALE POPULATION
873
FEMALE POPULATION
110.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,644
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,857
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,009
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,144
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
866
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Howard City Zip Codes

Howard City Area Codes

Race in Howard City

The most populous races in Howard City are White / Caucasian (1,740 | 94.8%), Hispanic or Latino (97 | 5.3%), and Two or more Races (93 | 5.1%).
Race in Howard City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino975.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,74094.8%
Two or more Races935.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,836100.0%

Ancestry in Howard City

The most populous ancestries reported in Howard City are German (350 | 19.1%), English (291 | 15.9%), Irish (199 | 10.8%), Dutch (158 | 8.6%), and American (128 | 7.0%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Howard City residents.
Ancestry in Howard City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1287.0%
Arab30.2%
Austrian30.2%
Belgian10.1%
Canadian70.4%
Cherokee30.2%
Chippewa120.6%
Danish281.5%
Dutch1588.6%
English29115.9%
European311.7%
Finnish30.2%
French482.6%
French Canadian80.4%
German35019.1%
Icelander50.3%
Irish19910.8%
Italian382.1%
Jamaican30.2%
Lithuanian160.9%
Mexican140.8%
Native Hawaiian40.2%
Norwegian90.5%
Pennsylvania German30.2%
Polish643.5%
Puerto Rican261.4%
Russian30.2%
Scotch-Irish191.0%
Scottish201.1%
Slovak160.9%
Spaniard10.1%
Swedish130.7%
Syrian30.2%
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Immigrants in Howard City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Howard City came from Latin America (28 | 1.5%), South America (27 | 1.5%), Chile (14 | 0.8%), Ecuador (13 | 0.7%), and Central America (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Howard City residents.
Immigrants in Howard City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10.1%
Chile140.8%
Ecuador130.7%
Latin America281.5%
Mexico10.1%
South America271.5%
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Sex and Age in Howard City

Sex and Age in Howard City

The most populous age groups in Howard City are 30 to 34 Years (116 | 12.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (97 | 11.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Howard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years102 (10.6%)69 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years50 (5.2%)90 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Years86 (8.9%)58 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years43 (4.5%)57 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years46 (4.8%)40 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years112 (11.6%)97 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years116 (12.0%)72 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years82 (8.5%)61 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years43 (4.5%)39 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years45 (4.7%)34 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years62 (6.4%)28 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years33 (3.4%)27 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years48 (5.0%)80 (9.2%)
65 to 69 Years33 (3.4%)37 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years15 (1.6%)22 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years24 (2.5%)12 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years11 (1.1%)27 (3.1%)
85 Years and over12 (1.3%)23 (2.6%)
Total963 (100.0%)873 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Howard City

Median Family Size in Howard City

The median family size in Howard City is 3.18 persons per family, with single female/mother families (83 | 19.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67 | 16.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Howard City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple270 (64.3%)3.21
Single Male/Father67 (16.0%)2.81
Single Female/Mother83 (19.8%)3.37
Total Families420 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in Howard City

The median household size in Howard City is 2.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (83 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.17 persons per household. non-family households (285 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Howard City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple270 (38.3%)3.26
Single Male/Father67 (9.5%)3.30
Single Female/Mother83 (11.8%)4.17
Non-family285 (40.4%)1.35
Total Households705 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Howard City

Out of a total of 705 households in Howard City, 420 (59.6%) are family households, while 285 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 162, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 199.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Howard City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-199 (28.2%)
2-Person Households162 (23.0%)78 (11.1%)
3-Person Households100 (14.2%)8 (1.1%)
4-Person Households118 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total420 (59.6%)285 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Howard City

Fertility by Age in Howard City

Average fertility rate in Howard City is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Howard City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)86.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Howard City

50.0% of women with births (18) in Howard City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Howard City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in Howard City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Howard City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (50.0%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (38.9%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (11.1%)83.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Howard City

50.0% of women with births in Howard City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Howard City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)

Income in Howard City

Income Overview in Howard City

Per Capita Income in Howard City is $24,644, while median incomes of families and households are $57,857 and $52,009 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,836$24,644
Median Family Income420$57,857
Mean Family Income420$70,963
Median Household Income705$52,009
Mean Household Income705$60,636
Income Deficit420$12,144
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,8364.73%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,83695.27¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,8360.40

Earnings by Sex in Howard City

Average Earnings in Howard City are $32,695, $33,456 for men and $31,875 for women, a difference of 4.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Howard City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male507 (56.6%)$33,456
Female389 (43.4%)$31,875
Total896 (100.0%)$32,695

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Howard City

The most common earnings brackets in Howard City are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (68 | 13.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (62 | 15.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Howard City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (2.2%)14 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.2%)37 (9.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (1.0%)14 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.6%)16 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (0.4%)2 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49931 (6.1%)22 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.0%)21 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49928 (5.5%)25 (6.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99956 (11.1%)7 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99968 (13.4%)22 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99944 (8.7%)62 (15.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99921 (4.1%)35 (9.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99943 (8.5%)24 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (7.1%)7 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (1.2%)12 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99958 (11.4%)8 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (0.6%)15 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (8.3%)26 (6.7%)
$100,000+34 (6.7%)7 (1.8%)
Total507 (100.0%)389 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Howard City

Average earnings in Howard City are $40,281 for men and $33,021 for women, a difference of 18.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,729. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Howard City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,729$17,917
High School Diploma$41,821$33,403
College or Associate's Degree$39,583$24,643
Bachelor's Degree$67,500$59,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,281$33,021

Family Income in Howard City

Family Income Brackets in Howard City

According to the Howard City family income data, there are 105 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Howard City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000133.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994811.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994911.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995914.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910525.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997317.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994510.7%
$150,000 to $199,999215.0%
$200,000+71.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Howard City

6-person families (8 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Howard City with $100,833 per family, while 2-person families (174 | 41.4%) have the highest median income of $30,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Howard City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families174 (41.4%)$61,250
3-Person Families123 (29.3%)$58,828
4-Person Families86 (20.5%)$31,700
5-Person Families21 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families8 (1.9%)$100,833
7+ Person Families8 (1.9%)$0
Total420 (100.0%)$57,857

Family Income by Number of Earners in Howard City

The median family income in Howard City is $57,857, with families comprising 3+ earners (45) having the highest median family income of $93,750, while families with no earners (42) have the lowest median family income of $43,750, accounting for 10.7% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Howard City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners42 (10.0%)$43,750
1 Earner224 (53.3%)$45,833
2 Earners109 (26.0%)$92,321
3+ Earners45 (10.7%)$93,750
Total420 (100.0%)$57,857

Household Income in Howard City

Household Income Brackets in Howard City

With 189 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Howard City, accounting for 26.8% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Howard City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000375.2%
$10,000 to $14,999182.6%
$15,000 to $24,99911816.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997510.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998211.6%
$50,000 to $74,99918926.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998111.5%
$100,000 to $149,9997710.9%
$150,000 to $199,999213.0%
$200,000+71.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Howard City

The median household income in Howard City is $52,009, with the highest median household income of $58,293 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 344 households (48.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,083, with 25 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Howard City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (3.5%)$22,083
25 to 44 Years344 (48.8%)$58,293
45 to 64 Years185 (26.2%)$49,250
65+ Years151 (21.4%)$37,656
Total705 (100.0%)$52,009

Poverty in Howard City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard City

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 25.2% for females among the residents of Howard City, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (45.5%) and 55 females (79.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (26.5%)55 (79.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (12.5%)30 (30.3%)
12 to 14 Years13 (23.2%)5 (16.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (32.4%)
16 and 17 Years5 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (21.4%)19 (42.2%)
25 to 34 Years21 (9.2%)47 (27.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (8.4%)8 (12.9%)
55 to 64 Years6 (7.4%)27 (25.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (18.6%)
75 Years and over7 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (11.7%)217 (25.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard City

According to the poverty statistics in Howard City, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Howard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (73.5%)14 (20.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years70 (87.5%)69 (69.7%)
12 to 14 Years43 (76.8%)26 (83.9%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)25 (67.6%)
16 and 17 Years6 (54.5%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years55 (78.6%)26 (57.8%)
25 to 34 Years207 (90.8%)122 (72.2%)
35 to 44 Years125 (100.0%)97 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years98 (91.6%)54 (87.1%)
55 to 64 Years75 (92.6%)80 (74.8%)
65 to 74 Years48 (100.0%)48 (81.4%)
75 Years and over40 (85.1%)62 (100.0%)
Total850 (88.3%)644 (74.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Howard City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Howard City show that 12.6% or 34 of the total 270 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Howard City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children67 (72.0%)26 (28.0%)
3 or 4 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total236 (87.4%)34 (12.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Howard City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Howard City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (31.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (70.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)21 (25.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Howard City

The poverty data for Howard City shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (12.6%) and 21 of the single-parent households (14.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (70.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Howard City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (28.0%)14 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (70.0%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (12.6%)21 (14.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Howard City

Employment by Class of Employer in Howard City

Among the 845 employed individuals in Howard City, private company employees (670 | 79.3%), not-for-profit organizations (90 | 10.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (48 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Howard City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67079.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)151.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)485.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations9010.6%
Local Government Employees222.6%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total845100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Howard City

According to the labor force statistics for Howard City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,336), 64.8% or 866 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.4% or 208 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Howard City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years29 (52.7%)5 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Years67 (77.9%)2 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years192 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years110 (58.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years208 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years137 (81.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years42 (70.0%)3 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years56 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (16.8%)3 (16.7%)
75 Years and over7 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total866 (64.8%)13 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Howard City

According to labor force statistics for Howard City, 76.1% of individuals (745) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (979) are in the labor force, with 0.4% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 92.2% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.4% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Howard City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School107 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma343 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree222 (72.8%)4 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total745 (76.1%)4 (0.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Howard City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Howard City are Management (41 | 4.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 4.7%), Community & Social Service (36 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (36 | 4.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (30 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Howard City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Howard City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (76.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (66.7%), and Community & Social Service (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.0%), and Health Technologists (80.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Howard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Business & Financial7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (76.9%)6 (23.1%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (10.0%)36 (90.0%)
Health Technologists4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Total (Category)76 (45.5%)91 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Howard City are Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (32 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (22 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (6 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Howard City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Howard City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (93.2%), and Personal Care & Service (87.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Howard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (6.8%)41 (93.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service4 (12.5%)28 (87.5%)
Total (Category)13 (12.5%)91 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Howard City are Sales & Related (93 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (34 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Howard City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Howard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (48.4%)48 (51.6%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total (Category)45 (35.4%)82 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Howard City are Construction & Extraction (87 | 10.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (64 | 7.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Howard City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Howard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Howard City are Production (231 | 27.1%), Transportation (48 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (25 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Howard City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Howard City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production149 (64.5%)82 (35.5%)
Transportation39 (81.2%)9 (18.8%)
Material Moving25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)213 (70.1%)91 (29.9%)
Total (Overall)498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Howard City

Employment Industries in Howard City

The major employment industries in Howard City include Manufacturing (310 | 36.3%), Construction (111 | 13.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (104 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (97 | 11.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (44 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Howard City

Employment Industries by Sex in Howard City

The Howard City industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (93.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.3%), and Finance & Insurance (81.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Howard City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing208 (67.1%)102 (32.9%)
Wholesale Trade20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade43 (44.3%)54 (55.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (68.2%)14 (31.8%)
Utilities3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services26 (70.3%)11 (29.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (7.7%)96 (92.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (7.0%)40 (93.0%)
Public Administration6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total498 (58.4%)355 (41.6%)

Education in Howard City

School Enrollment in Howard City

The most common levels of schooling among the 407 students in Howard City are middle school (128 | 31.5%), elementary school (94 | 23.1%), and high school (82 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Howard City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool266.4%
Kindergarten379.1%
Elementary School9423.1%
Middle School12831.5%
High School8220.2%
College / Undergraduate409.8%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total407100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Howard City

Out of a total of 407 students who are enrolled in schools in Howard City, 19 (4.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 388 (95.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Howard City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Total388 (95.3%)19 (4.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Howard City

Science & technology (30 | 27.3%), computers & mathematics (14 | 12.7%), physical & health sciences (14 | 12.7%), business (13 | 11.8%), and arts & humanities (9 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 110 individuals in Howard City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Howard City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1412.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural54.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1412.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences65.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3027.3%
Business1311.8%
Education87.3%
Literature & Languages65.4%
Liberal Arts & History54.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities98.2%
Total110100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Howard City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Howard City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Howard City are males with 2 vehicles (184, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (137, making up 53.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Howard City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle44 (8.8%)24 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle63 (12.7%)51 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles184 (36.9%)137 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles121 (24.3%)48 (13.9%)
4 Vehicles86 (17.3%)86 (24.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total498 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Howard City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Howard City are 45 to 59 minutes (165 commuters, 20.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (159 commuters, 19.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (94 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Howard City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes293.6%
5 to 9 Minutes577.1%
10 to 14 Minutes354.4%
15 to 19 Minutes9411.7%
20 to 24 Minutes718.8%
25 to 29 Minutes496.1%
30 to 34 Minutes15919.8%
35 to 39 Minutes496.1%
40 to 44 Minutes486.0%
45 to 59 Minutes16520.5%
60 to 89 Minutes354.4%
90 or more Minutes121.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Howard City

The most common commute times in Howard City are 45 to 59 minutes (100 commuters, 21.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (98 commuters, 29.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Howard City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes12 (2.5%)17 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes22 (4.7%)35 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (3.0%)21 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes84 (17.8%)10 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (7.2%)37 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes36 (7.6%)13 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes61 (12.9%)98 (29.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes40 (8.5%)9 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (4.7%)26 (7.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes100 (21.2%)65 (19.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes35 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Howard City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Howard City are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (89, 18.9%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (91, 27.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Howard City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (5.9%)6 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28 (5.9%)91 (27.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM35 (7.4%)21 (6.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM87 (18.4%)39 (11.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM89 (18.9%)6 (1.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (6.8%)26 (7.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (4.0%)12 (3.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM60 (12.7%)11 (3.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)31 (9.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8 (1.7%)20 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM63 (13.4%)42 (12.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (4.9%)12 (3.6%)
Total472 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Howard City

Occupancy by Ownership in Howard City

Of the total 705 dwellings in Howard City, owner-occupied units account for 477 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 228 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Howard City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units47767.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22832.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units705100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Howard City

Occupancy by Household Size in Howard City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household19928.2%
2-Person Household24034.0%
3-Person Household10815.3%
4+ Person Household15822.4%
Total Housing Units705100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Howard City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Howard City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household94 (47.2%)105 (52.8%)
2-Person Household200 (83.3%)40 (16.7%)
3-Person Household75 (69.4%)33 (30.6%)
4+ Person Household108 (68.3%)50 (31.7%)
Total Housing Units477 (67.7%)228 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Howard City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Howard City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (40.5%)47 (59.5%)
High School Diploma234 (67.8%)111 (32.2%)
College/Associate Degree154 (70.6%)64 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57 (90.5%)6 (9.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Howard City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Howard City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23433.2%
35 to 44 Years13519.2%
45 to 54 Years8411.9%
55 to 64 Years10114.3%
65 to 74 Years7310.3%
75 to 84 Years486.8%
85 Years and Over304.3%
Total705100.0%

Housing Finances in Howard City

Median Income by Occupancy in Howard City

Median Income by Occupancy in Howard City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied477 (67.7%)$58,946
Renter-Occupied228 (32.3%)$22,384
Average705 (100.0%)$52,009

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Howard City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Howard City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (0.6%)9 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (1.1%)20 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (0.4%)16 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (4.4%)28 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (4.8%)46 (20.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (10.1%)27 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99951 (10.7%)31 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999165 (34.6%)24 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (14.1%)14 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (13.4%)13 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more28 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total477 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Howard City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Howard City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (4.6%)49 (21.5%)
$300 to $49961 (12.8%)16 (7.0%)
$500 to $79968 (14.3%)74 (32.5%)
$800 to $999111 (23.3%)15 (6.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499186 (39.0%)65 (28.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (4.2%)3 (1.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total477 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Howard City

Housing Structures in Howard City

Housing Structures in Howard City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39956.6%
Single Unit, Attached30.4%
2 Unit Apartments202.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments415.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.6%
10 or more Apartments557.8%
Mobile Home / Other17625.0%
Total705100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Howard City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Howard City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached330 (82.7%)69 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other147 (83.5%)29 (16.5%)
Total477 (67.7%)228 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Howard City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Howard City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (1.5%)76 (33.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms134 (28.1%)108 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms158 (33.1%)44 (19.3%)
8 or more Rooms178 (37.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total477 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Howard City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Howard City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas356 (74.6%)166 (72.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas88 (18.4%)14 (6.1%)
Electricity12 (2.5%)34 (14.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels21 (4.4%)14 (6.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total477 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Howard City

Household Vehicle Usage in Howard City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle41 (8.6%)39 (17.1%)
1 Vehicle109 (22.9%)120 (52.6%)
2 Vehicles195 (40.9%)39 (17.1%)
3 or more Vehicles132 (27.7%)30 (13.2%)
Total477 (100.0%)228 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Howard City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Howard City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units135342
Median Property Value$97,500$121,600
Median Household Income$35,179$25
Monthly Housing Costs$445$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,133$30

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Howard City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Howard City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (28.9%)55 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99929 (21.5%)39 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99964 (47.4%)239 (69.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.2%)5 (1.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Howard City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Howard City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (22.2%)17 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (11.8%)18 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (23.7%)35 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (8.2%)133 (38.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (4.4%)56 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.2%)58 (17.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Howard City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Howard City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x71 (52.6%)60,208 (17,604.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (13.3%)249 (72.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (7.4%)39 (11.4%)
4.0x or more33 (24.4%)30 (8.8%)
Total135 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Howard City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Howard City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (27.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49925 (18.5%)48 (14.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (29.6%)129 (37.7%)
Total135 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Howard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years163 (92.1%)14 (7.9%)
6 to 18 Years352 (99.2%)3 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years97 (77.6%)28 (22.4%)
26 to 34 Years337 (88.4%)44 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years215 (95.6%)10 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years158 (93.5%)11 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years176 (93.6%)12 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,714 (93.4%)122 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Howard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Howard City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born163 (92.1%)14 (7.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen352 (99.2%)3 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen97 (77.6%)28 (22.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Howard City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Howard City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000280 (87.0%)42 (13.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999450 (90.2%)49 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999448 (95.1%)23 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999222 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over311 (98.7%)4 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Howard City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6128 (72.3%)38 (21.5%)
6 to 18 Years241 (67.9%)173 (48.7%)
19 to 25 Years13 (10.4%)88 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years148 (38.9%)202 (53.0%)
35 to 44 Years76 (33.8%)174 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years25 (14.8%)142 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years91 (48.4%)99 (52.7%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)61 (57.0%)
75 Years and over109 (100.0%)72 (66.1%)
Total938 (51.1%)1,049 (57.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Howard City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Howard City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (20.0%)4 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (16.4%)7 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years55 (17.6%)30 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years25 (52.1%)22 (37.3%)
75 Years and over27 (57.5%)38 (61.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Howard City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Howard City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (41.7%)13 (22.0%)
75 Years and over27 (57.5%)26 (41.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Howard City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.7%)7 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (6.2%)2 (3.4%)
75 Years and over3 (6.4%)12 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Howard City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (20.0%)4 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (10.4%)4 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years18 (5.8%)16 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Howard City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (12.8%)24 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.2%)14 (23.7%)
75 Years and over11 (23.4%)25 (40.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Howard City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.6%)5 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.2%)4 (6.8%)
75 Years and over3 (6.4%)1 (1.6%)

Technology Access in Howard City

Computing Device Access in Howard City

Computing Device Access in Howard City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop45564.5%
Smartphone56279.7%
Tablet29842.3%
No Computing Device7210.2%
Total705100.0%

Internet Access in Howard City

Internet Access in Howard City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.4%
Broadband Home48368.5%
Cellular Data Only9413.3%
Satellite Internet162.3%
No Internet10915.5%
Total705100.0%

Howard City Summary

History

Howard City is a small village located in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was founded in 1871 by William Howard, a lumberman from New York. The village was originally called Howard’s Corners, but was later changed to Howard City. The village was incorporated in 1887 and has since grown to a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census.
The village was originally a lumber town, with the first sawmill being built in 1872. The sawmill was owned by William Howard and was the first of many sawmills that would be built in the area. The lumber industry was the main source of income for the village until the early 1900s when the industry began to decline.
In the early 1900s, the village began to transition to a farming community. The village was home to several dairy farms and other agricultural businesses. The village also had a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.
In the 1950s, the village began to experience a population boom as people moved to the area from other parts of the state. This population growth was due to the availability of jobs in the area, as well as the proximity to Grand Rapids.

Geography

Howard City is located in Montcalm County, Michigan. It is situated on the Flat River, which is a tributary of the Grand River. The village is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Grand Rapids and is bordered by the townships of Reynolds, Ensley, and Winfield.
The village has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the area. The village is located in a rural area, with the nearest large city being Grand Rapids.

Economy

The economy of Howard City is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The village is home to several dairy farms, as well as other agricultural businesses. The village also has a few small businesses, such as a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.
The village is also home to several tourist attractions, such as the Howard City Historical Museum, the Howard City Skate Park, and the Howard City Speedway. The village also hosts several annual events, such as the Howard City Days Festival and the Howard City Car Show.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Howard City was 1,845. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Howard City was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the village was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Howard City?
Total Population of Howard City is 1,836.
What is the Total Male Population of Howard City?
Total Male Population of Howard City is 963.
What is the Total Female Population of Howard City?
Total Female Population of Howard City is 873.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Howard City?
There are 110.31 Males per 100 Females in Howard City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Howard City?
There are 90.65 Females per 100 Males in Howard City.
What is the Median Population Age in Howard City?
Median Population Age in Howard City is 31.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Howard City
Average Family Size in Howard City is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Howard City
Average Household Size in Howard City is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Howard City?
Per Capita income in Howard City is $24,644.
What is the Median Family Income in Howard City?
Median Family Income in Howard City is $57,857.
What is the Median Household income in Howard City?
Median Household Income in Howard City is $52,009.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Howard City?
Income or Wage Gap in Howard City is 4.7%.
Women in Howard City earn 95.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Howard City?
Family Income Deficit in Howard City is $12,144.
Families that are below poverty line in Howard City earn $12,144 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Howard City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Howard City is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Howard City?
There are 866 People in the Labor Forcein in Howard City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Howard City?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Howard City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Howard City?
Unemployment Rate in Howard City is 1.5%.