City · Michigan
Howell, Michigan
Howell, city, in Livingston County, Michigan. Howell had 9,896 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,068 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,021 (±33). GEOID 2639540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,896
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,068 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,021 ±33
Median household income
$60,449
±$9,069 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$265,600
±$19,927 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,177
±$59 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Howell and what county is it in?
Howell is a city in Livingston County, Michigan. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 2,017 residents per square mile in 2020.
Howell is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Howell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,896 people lived in Howell on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 10,068 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,021 (±33).
| Measure | Howell | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,021 ±33 | 195,833 | +441 |
| Households | 4,862 ±237 | 76,445 | +555 |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.10 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,146 ±261 | 80,367 | +552 |
Howell's population since 2000
From 9,232 in 2000 to 9,896 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Howell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Howell?
The median resident of Howell is 40.8 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Howell | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±3.1 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.9% ±2.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±2.1 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±3.4 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | +4.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.5% ±3.5 pts | 92.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6% ±3.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±3.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±2.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2% ±4.0 pts | 40.2% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±3.6 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Howell earn?
Half of Howell's 4,862 households earn less than $60,449 a year (±$9,069), against $103,039 in Livingston County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $57,032 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Howell | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,449 ±$9,069 | $103,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,975 ±$8,577 | $129,901 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,479 ±$4,478 | $51,721 | +$9,115 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±2.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1% ±7.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% ±4.0 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±4.2 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Howell?
Owners occupy 53.9% of Howell's occupied homes and renters 46.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,600 by its owner (±$19,927). The median renter pays $1,177 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Howell | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,600 ±$19,927 | $356,800 | +$55,028 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 ±$59 | $1,287 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±8.8 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,805 ±$188 | $1,899 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.9% ±5.3 pts | 86.9% | +8.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.1% ±5.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,146 ±261 | 80,367 | +552 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±4.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.5% ±5.0 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% ±2.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±3.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Howell building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Howell in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Howell work and get to work?
81.5% of Howell's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Howell | Livingston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±3.9 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±3.6 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±2.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 16.7% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±3.6 | 30.6 min | +4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Howell?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Howell, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,605 (Tract 7250) to $70,029 (Tract 7251.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7250Livingston County | 5,213 | $56,605 |
| Tract 7251.01Livingston County | 4,808 | $70,029 |
| Tract 7424.03Livingston County | 5,639 | $80,094 |
| Tract 7240.02Livingston County | 2,823 | $82,639 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Howell) · Census block assignment files
How does Howell compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Howell is the 3,244th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 91st-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Howell ranks 1,007th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 91st | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,103rd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 141st | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,007th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 324th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 336th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 286th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 835th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 366th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 890th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,305th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 634th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 298th | 1,356 |
Howell's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Howell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Howell?
11 of the 57 figures for Howell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Howell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Howell.