Howard County, IN

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2019 Population

82,331

0.068% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.7

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

14.9%

6.49% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,373

2.96% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$109,500

3.01% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

37,078

0.488% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Howard County, IN had a population of 82.3k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $52,373. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Howard County, IN declined from 82,387 to 82,331, a −0.068% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,869 to $52,373, a 2.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howard County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.49%), White (Hispanic) (2.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%). 0% of the households in Howard County, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.2% of the residents in Howard County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Howard County, IN are Indiana University-Kokomo (637 degrees awarded in 2020), Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (69 degrees), and Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (48 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Howard County, IN was $109,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%. Most people in Howard County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Howard County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Howard County, IN borders Carroll County, IN, Cass County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Grant County, IN, Miami County, IN, and Tipton County, IN.

United States Indiana Kokomo, IN

Diversity

Howard County, IN is home to a population of 82.3k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.8% of Howard County, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.49k people).

In 2019, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70k people) in Howard County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.82k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howard County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
70k ± 196
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.17k ± 294
White (Hispanic)
1.82k ± 264

3.36%

Hispanic Population

2.77k people

3.36% of the people in Howard County, IN are hispanic (2.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howard County, IN as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.49k people

2.29%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2019, 1.8% of Howard County, IN residents (1.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howard County, IN was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Howard County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 14.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Howard County, IN was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Howard County, IN are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Howard County, IN residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,691 ± 7,807 people
India
31,681 ± 4,360 people
China
22,944 ± 3,712 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,691 Indiana residents, followed by India with 31,681 and China with 22,944.

Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.2% of Howard County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Howard County, IN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Howard County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,871 ± 282
Gulf War (1990s)
893 ± 196
Gulf War (2001-)
892 ± 234

Howard County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Howard County, IN is $52,373. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Howard County, IN was Census Tract 104 with a value of $89,412, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $84,524 and $77,361.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,355. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Howard County, IN employs 37.1k people. The largest industries in Howard County, IN are Manufacturing (10,377 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,301 people), and Retail Trade (3,790 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,080), Utilities ($70,469), and Manufacturing ($52,394).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,373

2019 value

± $1,737

2.96%

1 Year Growth

± 4.91%

Households in Howard County, IN have a median annual income of $52,373, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,869 in 2018, which represents a 2.96% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Howard County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

$63,420

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,273

$45,355

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $969

In 2019, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$62,156 ± $7,381
White
$48,583 ± $799
American Indian
$40,367 ± $11,530

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Howard County, IN is from Indiana.

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.454

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0403% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104
Census Tract 106
Census Tract 101

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Howard County, IN was Census Tract 104 with a value of $89,412, followed by Census Tract 106 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $84,524 and $77,361.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Howard County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howard County, IN (12k out of 80.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,325 ± 654
Black
1,962 ± 327
Hispanic
596 ± 204

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howard County, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

37.1k

2019 Value

± 1,324

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 4.99%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Howard County, IN grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 36.9k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howard County, IN, are Production Occupations (6,423 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,535 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,933 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howard County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Howard County, IN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (6,423 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,535 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,933 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Howard County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (3.06 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.53 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Howard County, IN, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,681), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,972), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($69,511).

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.1k

2019 Value

± 1,324

0.488%

1 Year growth

± 4.99%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Howard County, IN grew at a rate of 0.488%, from 36.9k employees to 37.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howard County, IN, are Manufacturing (10,377 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,301 people), and Retail Trade (3,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howard County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Howard County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Howard County, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (10,377 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,301 people), and Retail Trade (3,790 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Howard County, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.8 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.07 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.03 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Howard County, IN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,080), Utilities ($70,469), and Manufacturing ($52,394).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Howard County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.11%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.11%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Howard County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Howard County, IN

65.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Howard County, IN awarded 754 degrees. The student population of Howard County, IN is skewed towards women, with 1,163 male students and 2,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Howard County, IN are White (617 and 84.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (37 and 5.05%), Black or African American (35 and 4.77%), and Two or More Races (20 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Howard County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Kokomo (637 and 84.5%), Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (69 and 9.15%), and Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (48 and 6.37%).

The most popular majors in Howard County, IN are Registered Nursing (111 and 14.7%), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (95 and 12.6%), and General Business (86 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Howard County, IN for a public four year colleges is $7,067 for in-state students and $19,926 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
95 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
67 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Howard County, IN was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Howard County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University-Kokomo
637 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
69 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
48 degrees awarded

$7,067

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Howard County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Kokomo with 637 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

176

Degrees Awarded to Men

578

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 176 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Howard County, IN, which is 0.304 times less than the 578 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Howard County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
617 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Howard County, IN was White students. These 617 degrees mean that there were 16.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 37 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Howard County, IN was $109,500 in 2019, which is 0.455 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $106,300 to $109,500, a 3.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Howard County, IN is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Howard County, IN have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howard County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$109,500

2019 Median

± $3,143

$106,300

2018 Median

± $3,504

In 2019, the median property value in Howard County, IN grew to to $109,500 from the previous year's value of $106,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Howard County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Howard County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,373

Median Household Income

± $1,737

34.7k

Number of Households

± 1,206

In 2019, the median household income of the 34.7k households in Howard County, IN grew to $52,373 from the previous year's value of $50,869.

The following chart displays the households in Howard County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Howard County, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Howard County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

2019 Homeownership

68.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70.2% of the housing units in Howard County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Howard County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howard County, IN have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Howard County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Howard County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (9.55%)
Worked At Home (3.95%)

In 2019, 83.5% of workers in Howard County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.55%) and those who worked at home (3.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Howard County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howard County, IN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.9% of the population of Howard County, IN has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Howard County, IN see 1681 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.12% increase from the previous year (1584 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1214 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,681 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Howard County, IN

Primary care physicians in Howard County, IN see an average of 1,681 patients per year. This represents a 6.12% increase from the previous year (1,584 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Howard County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.13%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howard County, IN declined by 7.51% from 7.7% to 7.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Howard County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.