Howard County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

9,445

Diversity Score

13.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.0%%

Howard County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Howard County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)8,78293.0%
Hispanic or Latino3123.3%
Two or More Races1982.1%
Black / African American790.8%
Other Race320.3%
Asian310.3%
Native American110.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Howard County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Howard County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 93.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Howard County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 13.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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