Howard County, MD — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
333,916
Male
164,614
49.3%
Female
169,302
50.7%
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.8
Foreign Born
22.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher43.9%
High School or Higher52.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
3.2%
Married
46.0%
Howard County, MD has a population of 333,916 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 48.9% of the population. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 22.2% of residents are foreign-born.