Howard, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population

689

1.15% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.9

3.25% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.75%

1.77% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,417

0.462% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$189,800

11.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

330

3.51% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Howard, PA had a population of 689 people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $60,417. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Howard, PA declined from 697 to 689, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,139 to $60,417, a 0.462% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howard, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.435%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Howard, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Howard, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Howard, PA was $189,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Howard, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Howard, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Howard, PA is home to a population of 689 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.871% of Howard, PA residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

In 2023, there were 36.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (659 people) in Howard, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Howard, PA residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Howard, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howard, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
659 ± 175
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18 ± 15
Other (Non-Hispanic)
9 ± 12

0.435%

Hispanic Population

3 people

0.435% of the people in Howard, PA are hispanic (3 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

0.871%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

0.717%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2023, 0.871% of Howard, PA residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howard, PA was 0.717%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
28 ± 27
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 12
Vietnam
9 ± 17

Howard, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howard, PA employs 330 people. The largest industries in Howard, PA are N/A, and the highest paying industries are N/A.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

330

2023 Value

± 86

−3.51%

1 Year decline

± 38.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howard, PA declined at a rate of −3.51%, from 342 employees to 330 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howard, PA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (34 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (34 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (32 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howard, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

330

2023 Value

± 86

−3.51%

1 Year decline

± 38.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howard, PA declined at a rate of −3.51%, from 342 employees to 330 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howard, PA, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howard, PA, though some of these residents may live in Howard, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,893

Median earning men ± $2,408

$26,250

Median earning women ± $13,993

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,833), and Retail Trade ($54,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,229), Retail Trade ($16,786), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($15,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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

Civics

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Howard, PA was $189,800 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $169,800 to $189,800, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Howard, PA is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Howard, PA have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howard, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$189,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,100

$199

Median Property Taxes

±$49

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Howard, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Howard, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2023

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.4% of the housing units in Howard, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Howard, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

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

$60,417

Median Household Income

± $16,288

257

Number of Households

± 56

In 2023, the median household income of the 257 households in Howard, PA grew to $60,417 from the previous year's value of $60,139.

The following chart displays the households in Howard, PA 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 N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Howard, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (88.2%)
Carpooled (7.58%)
Worked At Home (2.73%)

In 2023, 88.2% of workers in Howard, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.58%) and those who worked at home (2.73%).

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.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howard, PA have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Howard, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howard, PA (67 out of 687 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howard, PA is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

In N/A, N/A had the highest N/A in the nation, at N/A. N/A has the second highest (N/A), followed by N/A (N/A).

The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

92% of the population of Howard, PA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 7.84% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Centre County, PA see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.19% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1750 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 429 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Centre County, PA.

1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Centre County, PA

Primary care physicians in Centre County, PA see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 5.19% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.98%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

7.84%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howard, PA grew by 4.98% from 7.6% to 7.98%.

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

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