Howland, ME Demographics

A map of Howland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,230	914	99.6%	96.5%
Multiracial	5	20	0.4%	2.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	6	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.7%

Howland, Maine has an estimated population of 1,235, a dramatic increase from the 947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.6% White, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Howland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Howland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Howland, that probability was 6.8% in 2020 and 0.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howland is ranked the 95th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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). Howland was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howland's White Population

1,230 residents of Howland, or 99.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howland is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Howland ranks 6th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's White population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. White residents' share of Howland's population has increased from 96.5% to 99.6%.

Howland is more White than neighboring Lincoln (96.1% White), Milford (90.4% White), Milo (96.7% White), Old Town (89.3% White), and Bradley (90.5% White).

Howland's Black Population

0 residents of Howland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howland is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Howland ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Howland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Howland is less Black than neighboring Old Town (3.3% Black).

Howland's Asian Population

0 residents of Howland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howland is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Howland ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Howland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Howland is less Asian than neighboring Milford (3.9% Asian), Milo (0.3% Asian), and Bradley (4.7% Asian).

Howland's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Howland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howland is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Howland ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Howland's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Howland is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (2.3% Hispanic), Milo (0.1% Hispanic), Old Town (2.4% Hispanic), and Bradley (1.4% Hispanic).

Howland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Howland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howland is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Howland ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Howland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Howland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milford (0.8% Native American/Other), Milo (1.1% Native American/Other), Old Town (2.8% Native American/Other), and Bradley (0.5% Native American/Other).

Howland's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Howland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howland is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Howland ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Howland's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.4%.

Howland is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (3.9% Multiracial), Milford (2.6% Multiracial), Milo (1.8% Multiracial), Old Town (2.2% Multiracial), and Bradley (2.8% 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.