Howard, WI Demographics

A map of Howard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,997	17,565	90.1%	88.0%
Black	674	307	3.2%	1.5%
Hispanic	607	683	2.9%	3.4%
Multiracial	500	732	2.4%	3.7%
Asian	220	420	1.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	89	243	0.4%	1.2%

Howard, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 21,087, an increase from the 19,950 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 3.2% Black, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Howard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Howard has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Howard, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howard is ranked the 39th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Howard was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howard's White Population

18,997 residents of Howard, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howard is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Howard ranks 557th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's White population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Howard's population has increased from 88.0% to 90.1%.

Howard is more White than neighboring Suamico (89.4% White), Ashwaubenon (82.1% White), Green Bay (63.9% White), Allouez (86.3% White), and Hobart (77.6% White).

Howard's Black Population

674 residents of Howard, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howard is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Howard ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's Black population has grown by an estimated 119.5%. Black residents' share of Howard's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.

Howard is more Black than neighboring Suamico (1.4% Black), Ashwaubenon (1.1% Black), and Hobart (0.1% Black). Howard is less Black than neighboring Allouez (6.6% Black).

Howard's Asian Population

220 residents of Howard, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howard is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Howard ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Asian residents' share of Howard's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.0%.

Howard is more Asian than neighboring Suamico (0.7% Asian), and Allouez (0.4% Asian). Howard is less Asian than neighboring Ashwaubenon (6.1% Asian), Green Bay (4.9% Asian), and Hobart (1.8% Asian).

Howard's Hispanic Population

607 residents of Howard, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howard is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Howard ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Howard's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Howard is more Hispanic than neighboring Suamico (2.7% Hispanic). Howard is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashwaubenon (4.7% Hispanic), Green Bay (18.8% Hispanic), Allouez (4.2% Hispanic), and Hobart (6.1% Hispanic).

Howard's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Howard, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howard is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Howard ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Howard's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Howard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Suamico (1.4% Native American/Other), Ashwaubenon (1% Native American/Other), Green Bay (2.9% Native American/Other), and Hobart (8.1% Native American/Other).

Howard's Multiracial Population

500 residents of Howard, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howard is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Howard ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Howard's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.4%.

Howard is more Multiracial than neighboring Allouez (2% Multiracial). Howard is less Multiracial than neighboring Suamico (4.4% Multiracial), Ashwaubenon (5% Multiracial), Green Bay (6.3% Multiracial), and Hobart (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.