Howe, IN

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2023 Population

887

10.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.8

2.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

2.86%

8.59% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Property Value

$140,900

3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

507

23.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Howe, IN had a population of 887 people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Howe, IN grew from 803 to 887, a 10.5% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howe, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.47%).

None of the households in Howe, IN 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.

99.8% of the residents in Howe, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Howe, IN was $140,900, and the homeownership rate was 80.4%.

Most people in Howe, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Howe, IN was 1 car per household.

United States Indiana LaGrange County, IN Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange & Steuben Counties PUMA, IN

Population & Diversity

Howe, IN is home to a population of 887 people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.225% of Howe, IN residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2023, there were 19.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (797 people) in Howe, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 17 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Howe, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Howe, IN was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howe, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
797 ± 435
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
40 ± 58.5
White (Hispanic)
17 ± 31

3.83%

Hispanic Population

34 people

3.83% of the people in Howe, IN are hispanic (34 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howe, IN 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 Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

0.225%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

0.249%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2023, 0.225% of Howe, IN residents (2 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 Howe, IN was 0.249%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

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

Economy

The economy of Howe, IN employs 507 people. The largest industries in Howe, IN are Manufacturing (234 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (116 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,458), Total ($38,353), and Manufacturing ($38,061).

Employment

Occupations

507

2023 Value

± 225

23.1%

1 Year growth

± 56.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howe, IN grew at a rate of 23.1%, from 412 employees to 507 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howe, IN, are Production Occupations (122 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (82 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (74 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howe, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

507

2023 Value

± 225

23.1%

1 Year growth

± 56.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howe, IN grew at a rate of 23.1%, from 412 employees to 507 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howe, IN, are Manufacturing (234 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (116 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (54 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howe, IN, though some of these residents may live in Howe, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,100

Median earning men ± $35,300

$37,658

Median earning women ± $7,350

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,643).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,458) and Manufacturing ($37,874).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% 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 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Howe, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

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

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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 Representative Elections

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

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, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% 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 (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

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 Howe, IN was $140,900 in 2023, which is 0.464 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $136,800 to $140,900, a 3% increase. The homeownership rate in Howe, IN is 80.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Howe, IN have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howe, IN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$140,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,542

$267

Median Property Taxes

±$149

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 Howe, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

80.4%

Homeownership

2023

49.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.4% of the housing units in Howe, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9701

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Howe, IN 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.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

332

Number of Households

± 173

In N/A, the median household income of the 332 households in Howe, IN N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Howe, 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 $30k - $35k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Worked At Home (14.7%)
Carpooled (3.38%)

In 2023, 81.9% of workers in Howe, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (3.38%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howe, IN have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Howe, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Howe, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howe, IN have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howe, IN (23 out of 804 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howe, IN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

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.

Health

96.1% of the population of Howe, IN has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 20% on Medicare, 6.47% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in LaGrange County, IN see 3343 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.6% decrease from the previous year (3961 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1842 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for LaGrange County, IN.

3,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in LaGrange County, IN

Primary care physicians in LaGrange County, IN see an average of 3,343 patients per year. This represents a 15.6% decrease from the previous year (3,961 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 32.2% between 18 and 34 years, 27.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.86%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

20%

Medicare

6.47%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howe, IN declined by 6.68% from 4.14% to 3.86%.

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

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