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Howard County, Maryland

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

329,248 Population
250.95 Square Miles
1,312.01 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
24.44%
18 to 34
19.8%
35 to 64
41.83%
65 and Over
13.93%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.16%
Female
50.84%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
21.39%
Native
78.61%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
21.2%
2000 to 2009
30.26%
1990 to 1999
22.75%
Before 1990
25.79%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
4.63%
High School Grad or Higher
95.37%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
63.57%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.33%
Dropped Out
1.67%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
73.85%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$58,560
Median Household Income
$129,549
Gini Index
0.41
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.19%
Unemployed
3.81%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
5.5%
Population Under 18
Poverty
6.69%
Non-poverty
93.31%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
5.43%
Non-poverty
94.57%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
30 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
3.88%
With Health Insurance Coverage
96.12%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.77
Number of Households
118,037
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
42.72%
Married
57.26%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
32.7%
Now Married
59.61%
Widowed
2.21%
Divorced
5.47%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
28.01%
Now Married
55.05%
Widowed
6.47%
Divorced
10.47%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.62%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
122,208
Occupancy Status
Occupied
96.59%
Vacant
3.41%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
72.93%
Renter Occupied
27.07%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
40.93%
For Sale
10.86%
Other
48.21%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1988
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.55%
Multi Unit
25.51%
Mobile Home
0.78%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.16%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
74.35%
Without Mortgage
25.65%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$483,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,790
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.68%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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