Howe, IN Demographics

A map of Howe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	865	461	79.2%	75.6%
Multiracial	105	22	9.6%	3.6%
Black	76	11	7.0%	1.8%
Hispanic	42	109	3.8%	17.9%
Native American/Other	3	3	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	1	4	0.1%	0.7%

Howe, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,092, a dramatic increase from the 610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 7.0% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Howe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Howe has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Howe, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howe is ranked the 338th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Howe was ranked the 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howe's White Population

865 residents of Howe, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howe is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Howe ranks 636th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's White population has grown by an estimated 87.6%. White residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 75.6% to 79.2%.

Howe is more White than neighboring Sturgis (63.7% White), and Burr Oak (79% White). Howe is less White than neighboring Lagrange (79.5% White), Shipshewana (83.6% White), and Wolcottville (94.3% White).

Howe's Black Population

76 residents of Howe, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howe is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Howe ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Black population has grown by an estimated 590.9%. Black residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 1.8% to 7.0%.

Howe is more Black than neighboring Lagrange (0.3% Black), Sturgis (1.8% Black), Shipshewana (1.8% Black), Burr Oak (0% Black), and Wolcottville (0% Black).

Howe's Asian Population

1 residents of Howe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howe is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Howe ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Howe's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Howe is more Asian than neighboring Lagrange (0% Asian), Shipshewana (0% Asian), and Wolcottville (0% Asian). Howe is less Asian than neighboring Sturgis (1.6% Asian), and Burr Oak (0.4% Asian).

Howe's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Howe, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howe is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Howe ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Howe's population has decreased from 17.9% to 3.8%.

Howe is more Hispanic than neighboring Wolcottville (0% Hispanic). Howe is less Hispanic than neighboring Lagrange (19.5% Hispanic), Sturgis (27.3% Hispanic), Shipshewana (5.1% Hispanic), and Burr Oak (17% Hispanic).

Howe's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Howe, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howe is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Howe ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Howe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Howe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shipshewana (0% Native American/Other), Burr Oak (0% Native American/Other), and Wolcottville (0% Native American/Other). Howe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lagrange (0.5% Native American/Other), and Sturgis (1.1% Native American/Other).

Howe's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Howe, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howe is higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Howe ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 377.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 3.6% to 9.6%.

Howe is more Multiracial than neighboring Lagrange (0.1% Multiracial), Sturgis (4.5% Multiracial), Shipshewana (9.5% Multiracial), Burr Oak (3.7% Multiracial), and Wolcottville (5.7% 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.