Howard County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,534
Median Age
42.2
Male Median
41.5
Female Median
43.1
Howard County, Nebraska Population Growth
Howard County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +3.7%%.
+3.7%% Growth
Howard County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.2 | 6,534 |
| 2023 | 42.3 | 6,492 |
| 2022 | 42.6 | 6,476 |
| 2021 | 42.4 | 6,461 |
| 2020 | 42.6 | 6,428 |
| 2019 | 43.1 | 6,417 |
| 2018 | 43.1 | 6,405 |
| 2017 | 43.3 | 6,385 |
| 2016 | 43.3 | 6,365 |
| 2015 | 43.3 | 6,347 |
| 2014 | 43.6 | 6,315 |
| 2013 | 43.2 | 6,308 |
| 2012 | 43.2 | 6,294 |
| 2011 | 43.1 | 6,298 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | 6,302 |
Howard County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 18.6% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 22.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 91.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 48.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 43.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Nebraska
The median age in Howard County, Nebraska is 42.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Nebraska is 6,534.
In Howard County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Nebraska has remained stable.