Howard County, MD

County

Cities in Howard County

Neighborhoods in Howard County

Neighborhood

Howard, MD

Lennox Park / Montevideo

Mount Hebron / Rockland

Whitehurst / Howard Hills

Kaiser Park at Ellicott City

Hopkins Mead / Riverside

Simpsonville / La Isla

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Howard

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

64.4%

Households with Children

36.5%

School Enrollment K-12

41,504

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 28.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.0%
High School / GED: 12.4%
Some College or Associate's: 18.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.4%
Single Parents: 8.1%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 19.2%
Black or African American: 19.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 42.9%
South Asian: 42.8%
Southeast Asian: 10.7%
Central Asian: 0.6%
Other Asian: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 19.3%
Puerto Rican: 13.2%
Cuban: 3.6%
Dominican: 2.9%
Central American: 35.4%
South American: 15.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.0%
Other White: 55.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 53.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 16.5%
Caribbean: 4.9%
Other Black: 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 71.7%
Spanish: 6.2%
European & Indo-European: 7.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 10.9%
Arabic: 1.0%
Other: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 71.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources