Howard, NE County is a small and friendly rural community located in Nebraska. Home to 6,461 people, the population density is 11 people per square mile. The local economy is mainly driven by agriculture, and an array of businesses provide goods and services to the locals. These include grocery stores such as Family Fare Supermarket, hardware stores such as Roloff Hardware & Supply, and small-time food establishments like The Happy Chef Diner.
Besides providing daily necessities, Howard County also offers many outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year. There are many lakes in the area that are great for fishing or swimming in the summertime. In addition there are plenty of trails for hiking and biking nearby. And during winter months there's skiing in nearby areas such as Ski Snowcreek Resort.
In addition, Howard County has several organizations that promote local history and culture including the Howard County Historical Society and Friends of Howard County Museum. Local sporting events also take place throughout the year, such as high school football games on Friday nights or baseball games at Howard Community Park in the warmer months.
The population in Howard County is 6,461. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Howard County is 42.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Howard County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Howard County
- 62.9% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 8.2% have children, but are single
Race in Howard County
- 95.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander