Howard County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Iowa
Howard County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
9,445
Median Age
39.2
Male Median
38.8
Female Median
39.5
Howard County, Iowa Population Growth

Howard County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.7%%.
-1.7%% Growth
Howard County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2 | 9,445 |
| 2023 | 39.3 | 9,459 |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 9,479 |
| 2021 | 40.5 | 9,456 |
| 2020 | 40.9 | 9,201 |
| 2019 | 41.5 | 9,226 |
| 2018 | 42.2 | 9,264 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | 9,321 |
| 2016 | 42.1 | 9,430 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 9,494 |
| 2014 | 42.3 | 9,529 |
| 2013 | 42.2 | 9,560 |
| 2012 | 42.4 | 9,568 |
| 2011 | 42.1 | 9,591 |
| 2010 | 41.3 | 9,610 |
Howard County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 19.5% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 86.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 48.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Iowa
The median age in Howard County, Iowa is 39.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Iowa is 9,445.
In Howard County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Iowa is becoming younger.