Indiana

Howard

83,658
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Howard

Howard, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 6,657. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 83,658.

Its recorded population peaked at 86,896 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Wildcat Creek, Skirmish at Wild Cat Creek IN, and 16 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202083,658
201082,752
200084,964
199080,827
198086,896
197083,198
196069,509
195054,498
194047,752
193046,696
192043,965
191033,177
190028,575
189026,186
188019,584
187015,847
186012,524
18506,657
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Howard

Military engagements that took place in Howard, Indiana.

Battle of Wildcat Creek
1812
Skirmish at Wild Cat Creek IN
1813

Historic places in Howard

National Register of Historic Places listings in Howard, Indiana.

Hy-Red Gasoline Station
Greentown
Kokomo Courthouse Square Historic District
Kokomo
Seiberling Mansion
Kokomo
Kokomo High School and Memorial Gymnasium
Kokomo
Kokomo City Building
Kokomo
Old Silk Stocking Historic District
Kokomo
Lake Erie and Western Depot Historic District
Kokomo
Learner Building
Kokomo
Haynes, Elwood, House
Kokomo
Howard Masonic Temple
Kokomo
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Frequently asked about Howard

When does Howard first appear in the US census?
Howard, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 6,657.
What is the population of Howard?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Howard had a recorded population of 83,658.
When did Howard's population peak?
Howard's recorded population peaked at 86,896 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Howard?
2 documented military engagements took place in Howard, including Battle of Wildcat Creek, Skirmish at Wild Cat Creek IN.
How many historic places are in Howard?
16 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Howard, Indiana.
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