Howard, Kansas
Howard: City in Kansas
About
Howard is a city located in the county of Elk in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 687 and a population density of 381 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 600 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Howard
| Population : | 600 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Elk County |
| Postal code : | 67349 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 1.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,037 feet / 316 meters |
| Capital city : | Howard is capital of Elk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:04:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 333 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Howard is located at 37°28'13"N 96°15'49"W (37.4703100, -96.2636100).
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Official website of Howard
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Howard decreased by 14.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 664 | -3.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 636 | -4.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 630 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 643 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 616 | -4.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 602 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 600 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 591 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 599 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 600 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Howard zip code is 67349.
County name: Elk, County
fips: 20049
Howard, Howard City
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Howard, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Howard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Post Office | Howard (KS) | 67349 |
| Elk Fall Post Office | Elk Falls (KS) | 67345 |
| Molin Post Office | Moline (KS) | 67353 |
| Severy Post Office | Severy (KS) | 67137 |
| Longton Post Office | Longton (KS) | 67352 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Howard , Ohio township in Knox County, Ohio with a population of 6,023 people.
- Howard , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,389 people.
- Howard , Wisconsin village in Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 812 people.
- Howard , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 728 people.
- Howard , Indiana unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA with a population of 340 people.
- Howard , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 137 people.
Other cities in Elk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elk County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moline | 319 | Human settlement in Elk County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Longton | 306 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |
| Grenola | 187 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Oak Valley | 124 | Township in Elk County, Kansas |
| Elk Falls | 93 | City in Elk County, Kansas, United States |
