Howard County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Texas
Howard County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
32,290
Median Age
36.7
Male Median
37.2
Female Median
36.0
Howard County, Texas Population Growth

Howard County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.8%%.
-5.8%% Growth
Howard County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.7 | 32,290 |
| 2023 | 37.0 | 33,127 |
| 2022 | 37.6 | 34,488 |
| 2021 | 37.1 | 34,620 |
| 2020 | 37.5 | 36,213 |
| 2019 | 36.5 | 36,349 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 36,667 |
| 2017 | 36.7 | 36,491 |
| 2016 | 36.9 | 36,423 |
| 2015 | 36.9 | 36,105 |
| 2014 | 37.0 | 35,702 |
| 2013 | 37.4 | 35,297 |
| 2012 | 37.5 | 34,927 |
| 2011 | 37.5 | 34,645 |
| 2010 | 38.3 | 34,285 |
Howard County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–54 | 29.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65+ | 13.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 56.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 20.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Texas
The median age in Howard County, Texas is 36.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Texas is 32,290.
In Howard County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Texas is becoming younger.