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 156 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
Latitude & Longitude 37.4703,-96.2636
Altitude 1,037 feet / 316 meters
Capital city Howard is capital of Elk County
Establishment January 01, 1870 (156 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:43:30 (22nd April 2026)
Density 333 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -14.5% (2010-2020)
Weather 57℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Howard is located at 37°28'13"N 96°15'49"W (37.4703100, -96.2636100).

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Weather

57°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 16 mph S Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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Official website of Howard

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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 City

Services and Civic Places in Howard

1City Of Howard

Rating: 5 (1)

110 N Pine St, Howard, KS 67349 View details

Phone: +16203742202 | Website available

2US Agricultural Department

133 N Wabash St, Howard, KS 67349, United States View details

Phone: +16203742511 | Website available

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Howard, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NEW Newton 414 North Main St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to 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 (6)

  • 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