Howard County, Maryland Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
336,328
Median Age
39.8
Male Median
38.6
Female Median
41.0
Howard County, Maryland Population Growth
Howard County, Maryland Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +20.4%%.
+20.4%% Growth
Howard County, Maryland Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Maryland Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.8 | 336,328 |
| 2023 | 39.4 | 333,916 |
| 2022 | 39.2 | 332,011 |
| 2021 | 39.0 | 329,248 |
| 2020 | 38.7 | 322,407 |
| 2019 | 38.8 | 318,855 |
| 2018 | 38.7 | 315,327 |
| 2017 | 38.7 | 312,495 |
| 2016 | 38.7 | 308,447 |
| 2015 | 38.8 | 304,115 |
| 2014 | 38.6 | 299,269 |
| 2013 | 38.4 | 293,821 |
| 2012 | 38.3 | 288,676 |
| 2011 | 38.0 | 283,655 |
| 2010 | 37.7 | 279,366 |
Howard County, Maryland Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 18.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 28.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 15.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Maryland
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Maryland
The median age in Howard County, Maryland is 39.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Maryland is 336,328.
In Howard County, Maryland, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Maryland is aging.