Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,584 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 457 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 720 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 545 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 946 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,329 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,986 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $848/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,869 |
| Vacant Units | 379 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Howard County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,476 residents. With a median age of 42.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Howard County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,328 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Howard County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,986 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $847. Homeownership rates are high at 74.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Howard County are primarily White (91.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Howard County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68820 | Boelus | 266 | $78,333 | $110,800 | $550 | 1.2% | 34.8% |
| 68831 | Dannebrog | 768 | $58,750 | $171,600 | $865 | 0.3% | 27.1% |
| 68835 | Elba | 489 | $58,438 | $120,100 | $771 | 7.1% | 30.3% |
| 68838 | Farwell | 238 | $51,250 | $275,000 | $580 | 0.0% | 20.5% |
| 68872 | Saint Libory | 1,005 | $83,320 | $220,600 | $1,417 | 4.2% | 37.3% |
| 68873 | Saint Paul | 3,710 | $73,169 | $208,900 | $739 | 3.8% | 37.9% |