Howard County, Iowa
Howard County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,566 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,176 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cresco. The county was created 173 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Howard County
| Population : | 9,176 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County, Howard County |
| Area : | 1227 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.92% |
| Named for : | Tilghman Howard |
| Capital : | Cresco |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:48:49 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Howard County is located at 43°21'24"N 92°19'2"W (43.3567700, -92.3172000). It has 2 neighbors: Chickasaw County and Fillmore County.
Howard County map
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The largest city of Howard County is Cresco with a population of 3,744. Other cities include, Riceville population 762, Elma population 529, Lime Springs population 476 and Protivin population 266. See all Howard County cities & populated places.
Howard County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cresco | 3,744 | City in Iowa |
| Riceville | 762 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elma | 529 | Human settlement in Howard County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lime Springs | 476 | City in Iowa |
| Protivin | 266 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Chester | 120 | City in Howard County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Howard County
Howard County has 2 neighbours.
- Chickasaw County county in Iowa, United States
- Fillmore County county in Minnesota, United States
- Cresco
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Howard County decreased by 4.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,566 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,546 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,548 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,439 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,353 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,313 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,257 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,229 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,172 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,158 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,176 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Howard County , Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 328,200 people.
- Howard County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 82,732 people.
- Howard County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 36,540 people.
- Howard County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 13,109 people.
- Howard County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 10,001 people.
- Howard County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 6,488 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
