Howard County , Texas
Howard County: County in Texas, United States
About
Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,012 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 36,664 inhabitants. Its county seat is Big Spring. The county was created 139 years ago in 1881.
Geography
Howard County is located at 32°18'22"N 101°26'8"W (32.3061700, -101.4355100). It has 7 neighbors: Borden County, Dawson County, Glasscock County, Martin County, Mitchell County, Scurry County and Sterling County.
The largest city of Howard County is Big Spring with a population of 28,187. Other cities include, Coahoma population 963 and Forsan population 229. See all Howard County cities & populated places.
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Howard County Quick Facts
| Population : | 36,664 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County |
| Area : | 2342 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Volney Howard |
| Capital : | Big Spring |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:11:03 (12th June 2021) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.51% (2010-2019) |
Howard County has 7 neighbours.
- Borden County county in Texas, United States
- Dawson County county in Texas, United States
- Glasscock County county in Texas, United States
- Martin County county in Texas, United States
- Mitchell County county in Texas, United States
- Scurry County county in Texas, United States
- Sterling County county in Texas, United States
- Big Spring
Demographics
The population of Howard County increased by 4.51% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,012 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,990 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,495 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,185 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,542 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,123 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,214 | -2.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,817 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,925 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,664 | 2.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Howard County, Maryland county in Maryland, United States
- Howard County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States
- Howard County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States
- Howard County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States
- Howard County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States
- Howard County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States
Howard County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Howard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Spring | 28,187 | City in Texas, United States |
| Coahoma | 963 | Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America |
| Forsan | 229 | City in Howard County, Texas, United States |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 28,995,881 | State in the southern United States |
| Harris County | 4,713,325 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,516 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,320,268 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,102,515 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,003,554 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,547,253 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,573 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,273,954 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,034,730 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 978,908 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 909,585 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 887,207 | County in Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo County | 868,707 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 839,238 | County in Texas, United States |