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Howard County, TX

4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Howard County, Texas.

Population

32,290

Land area

901sq mi

People per sq mi

36

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Howard County

Full map

Howard County at a glance

  • Howard County is 69% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $69,649 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Big Spring (23,975), Coahoma (749) and Sand Springs (682).

Local data for Howard County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Howard County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,649

Poverty rate

13.8%

Median home value

$155,600

Prices +5.1% in a year

Median rent

$1,034/mo

Homeownership

69.5%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

36.7

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,043), German Americans (2,791), Irish Americans (2,629).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,437

11,977 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,048

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$179M

FY 2026, $5,131 per person

PPP loans

$53.8M

654 loans, 5,338 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$126K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Howard County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.1%
  • Carpooled16.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Howard County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

485

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

47

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 31°F

19.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Howard County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.4%

U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

23.5%

U.S. 11.1% +12.4 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Howard County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Howard County, TX?
Big Spring is the largest city or town in Howard County, with about 23,975 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
Howard County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79511, 79720, 79721, 79733, 79748.
What is the population of Howard County, TX?
About 32,290 people live in Howard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Howard County?
Howard County borders Dawson County, Mitchell County, Martin County, Sterling County, Glasscock County, Borden County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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