Howe, OK Demographics

A map of Howe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	418	437	52.8%	69.9%
Native American/Other	168	89	21.2%	14.2%
Multiracial	126	52	15.9%	8.3%
Hispanic	53	38	6.7%	6.1%
Black	26	6	3.3%	1.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Howe, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 791, a large increase from the 625 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.8% White, 21.2% Native American/Other, 15.9% Multiracial, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma 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 48.0% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howe is ranked the 283rd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 310th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howe's White Population

418 residents of Howe, or 52.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howe is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Howe ranks 351st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Howe's population has decreased from 69.9% to 52.8%.

Howe is more White than neighboring Heavener (45.8% White). Howe is less White than neighboring Poteau (65.3% White), Wister (66.9% White), Hodgen (84.6% White), and Monroe (87.8% White).

Howe's Black Population

26 residents of Howe, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howe is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Howe ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Black population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Black residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Howe is more Black than neighboring Heavener (0% Black), Poteau (1.3% Black), Wister (0.1% Black), Hodgen (0% Black), and Monroe (0% Black).

Howe's Asian Population

0 residents of Howe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howe is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Howe ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Howe's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Howe is less Asian than neighboring Poteau (1.1% Asian).

Howe's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Howe, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howe is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Howe ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 6.1% to 6.7%.

Howe is more Hispanic than neighboring Hodgen (0% Hispanic), and Monroe (0% Hispanic). Howe is less Hispanic than neighboring Heavener (37.7% Hispanic), Poteau (15.2% Hispanic), and Wister (7.5% Hispanic).

Howe's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Howe, or 21.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howe is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Howe ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 14.2% to 21.2%.

Howe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heavener (9% Native American/Other), Poteau (8.8% Native American/Other), Wister (12.5% Native American/Other), Hodgen (13.5% Native American/Other), and Monroe (12.2% Native American/Other).

Howe's Multiracial Population

126 residents of Howe, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howe is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Howe ranks 526th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Howe's population has increased from 8.3% to 15.9%.

Howe is more Multiracial than neighboring Heavener (7.6% Multiracial), Poteau (8.4% Multiracial), Wister (13% Multiracial), Hodgen (1.9% Multiracial), and Monroe (0% 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.