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The Borough of Howard had a population of 706 as of July 1, 2021.

The primary coordinate point for Howard is located at latitude 41.0142 and longitude -77.6581 in Centre County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Howard encompass a land area of 0.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Centre County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 669 feet.

The Borough of Howard has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Howard: Howard Boro, Howardville.

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Howard, PA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION

Total Population 706 (100%)
Population in Households 706 (100.0%)
Population in Families 569 (80.6%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 1,942
Diversity Index2 10
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $61,253
Average Household Income $75,875
% of Income for Mortgage4 12%
Per Capita Income $31,004
Wealth Index5 69
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 314 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 224 (71.3%)
Renter Occupied HU 62 (19.7%)
Vacant Housing Units 28 ( 8.9%)
Median Home Value $173,193
Average Home Value $178,111
Housing Affordability Index3 190
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 286
Average Household Size 2.47
Family Households 198
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2021 2021-2026
Population -0.21% 0.14%
Households -0.15% 0.21%
Families -0.31% 0.1%
Median Household Income   1.55%
Per Capita Income   1.94%
Owner Occupied HU   0.44%

Howard, PA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Howard to the other 1,761 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 1141 35th
Population Density # 692 61st
Median Household Income # 679 61st
Housing Affordability Index # 817 46th
Per Capita Income # 741 58th
Diversity Index # 1120 37th

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