Poverty Rate in Howard County, Maryland
In Howard County, Maryland, an estimated 17,714 of 332,598 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland is 5.3%.
- How many people in Howard County, Maryland live in poverty?
In Howard County, Maryland, an estimated 17,714 of 332,598 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland is 44.79% lower than the Maryland average. In Howard County, Maryland, an estimated 5.3% of 332,598 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 9.6% of 6,042,925 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Howard County, Maryland is 57.94% lower than the US average. In Howard County, Maryland, an estimated 5.3% of 332,598 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arbutus, Maryland 8.3% of 19,996 people.
- Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland 2.9% of 5,411 people.
- Burtonsville, Maryland 3.2% of 10,269 people.
- Catonsville, Maryland 5.9% of 38,386 people.
- Columbia, Maryland 7.6% of 106,183 people.
Under 18 years
5.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
5.9% of 76 thousand people
Under 5 years
3.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3.9% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
6.5% of 60 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
5.8% of 76 thousand people
18 to 64 years
5.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
5.1% of 203 thousand people
18 to 34 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
7.1% of 65 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
4.1% of 138 thousand people
60 years and over
3.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3.7% of 74 thousand people
65 years and over
3.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3.3% of 52 thousand people
White
3% Poverty Rate for White people in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3% of 154 thousand people
Black or African American
7.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Howard County, Maryland
2023
7.5% of 65 thousand people
Asian
4.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Howard County, Maryland
2023
4.6% of 67 thousand people
Some other race
17.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Howard County, Maryland
2023
17.6% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
2.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Howard County, Maryland
2023
2.3% of 27 thousand people
Hispanic
10.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Howard County, Maryland
2023
10.6% of 29 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
2.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Howard County, Maryland
2023
2.7% of 149 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Howard County, Maryland
2023
4% of 228 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Howard County, Maryland
2023
12.5% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
8.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Howard County, Maryland
2023
8.8% of 30 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Howard County, Maryland
2023
6.6% of 43 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Howard County, Maryland
2023
1.6% of 144 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3.3% of 182 thousand people
Employed
2.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Howard County, Maryland
2023
2.7% of 177 thousand people
Male
1.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Howard County, Maryland
2023
1.8% of 91 thousand people
Female
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Howard County, Maryland
2023
3.7% of 86 thousand people
Unemployed
23.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Howard County, Maryland
2023
23.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
22.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Howard County, Maryland
2023
22.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
24.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Howard County, Maryland
2023
24.7% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
4.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Howard County, Maryland
2023
4.6% of 265 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Howard County, Maryland
2023
0.8% of 142 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Howard County, Maryland
2023
10% of 49 thousand people
Did not work
8.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Howard County, Maryland
2023
8.4% of 74 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Howard County, Maryland
2023
13.2% of 50 thousand people
Male
13.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Howard County, Maryland
2023
13.1% of 24 thousand people
Female
13.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Howard County, Maryland
2023
13.4% of 25 thousand people
18 to 24 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
27.8% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
12.2% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
6.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
6.9% of 9 thousand people
45 to 54 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
9.8% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
15.2% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Howard County, Maryland
2023
8.8% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Howard County, Maryland
2023
14.6% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Howard County, Maryland
2023
0.6% of 28 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Howard County, Maryland
2023
31.5% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
29% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Howard County, Maryland
2023
29% of 12 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Howard County, Maryland
2023
4.8%
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