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Howe, TX
Town in Grayson County, Texas.
Population
3,689
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Howe and its ZIP codes
Howe at a glance
- Howe is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,108, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,300 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,217 a month.
Local data for Howe, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howe, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,108
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$201,300
Median rent
$1,217/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,357), German Americans (327), Irish Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Howe.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
How people get to work
Howe, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.5%
- Carpooled39.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howe, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howe, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Howe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Van AlstyneCity | 5.4 mi | 5.6 |
| DorchesterCity | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| Tom BeanCity | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| ShermanCity | 8.1 mi | 46.4 |
| SouthmaydCity | 8.8 mi | 2.8 |
| GunterCity | 11 mi | 19.4 |
| AnnaCity | 11 mi | 17.9 |
| WestonCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| WhitewrightTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| KnollwoodCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| BellsTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| MelissaCity | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| SavoyCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CelinaCity | 16 mi | 48.3 |
| TrentonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howe, TX in?
- Howe is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Howe, TX?
- About 3,689 people live in Howe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howe?
- Nearby places include Van Alstyne (5.4 mi), Dorchester (6 mi), Tom Bean (7.5 mi), Sherman (8.1 mi), Southmayd (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023