Town · Texas
Howe, Texas
Howe, town, in Grayson County, Texas. Howe had 3,686 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,571 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,689 (±26). GEOID 4835084.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,686
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,689 ±26
Median household income
$51,108
±$23,348 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$201,300
±$95,729 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,217
±$138 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Howe and what county is it in?
Howe is a town in Grayson County, Texas. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 716 residents per square mile in 2020.
Howe is in the Sherman-Denison, TX metropolitan statistical area (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 Howe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,686 people lived in Howe on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,571 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,689 (±26).
| Measure | Howe | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,689 ±26 | 143,337 | +614 |
| Households | 1,195 ±176 | 55,248 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.09 ±0.45 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,477 ±212 | 62,132 | +330 |
Howe's population since 2000
From 2,478 in 2000 to 3,686 in 2025: up 48.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Howe 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 Howe?
The median resident of Howe is 29.6 years old; 38.6% are under 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 39.6%. 16.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Howe | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 ±4.1 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 38.6% ±5.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.5% ±4.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±5.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39.6% ±13.4 pts | 16.3% | +27.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.6% ±12.6 pts | 71.1% | −33.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±7.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.8% ±8.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.1% ±10.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 40.8% ±11.7 pts | 15.7% | +24.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.3% ±11.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.9% ±6.5 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±11.5 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Howe earn?
Half of Howe's 1,195 households earn less than $51,108 a year (±$23,348), against $72,182 in Grayson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $69,564 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Howe | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,108 ±$23,348 | $72,182 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,005 ±$12,908 | $98,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,443 ±$4,903 | $38,174 | −$7,455 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3% ±11.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8% ±15.0 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±9.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±6.5 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±8.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Howe?
Owners occupy 60.9% of Howe's occupied homes and renters 39.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,300 by its owner (±$95,729). The median renter pays $1,217 a month including utilities, and 67.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Howe | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,300 ±$95,729 | $248,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,217 ±$138 | $1,310 | +$300 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.1% ±19.9 pts | 44.2% | +38.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,774 ±$331 | $1,830 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.9% ±10.8 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.1% ±10.8 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,477 ±212 | 62,132 | +330 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5% ±14.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1% ±10.6 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.8% ±8.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±5.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.5% ±6.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±4.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Howe building?
Builders took permits for 407 new housing units in Howe in 2025 (107 in single-family houses), 110.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Howe work and get to work?
52.5% of Howe's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes.
| Measure | Howe | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.1% ±6.2 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±2.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 52.5% ±14.3 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 39.1% ±13.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±4.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min ±3.2 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
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 Howe?
No census tract lies mostly in Howe; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.01Grayson County | 8,229 | $79,063 |
| Tract 18.03Grayson County | 9,133 | $112,772 |
| Tract 19.01Grayson County | 7,767 | $112,544 |
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 Howe) · Census block assignment files
How does Howe compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Howe is the 5,727th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 447th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Howe ranks 742nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 447th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 455th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 704th | 979 |
| Median household income | 742nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 835th | 978 |
| Median home value | 479th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 359th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 149th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 785th | 877 |
| Median age | 888th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 743rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 399th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 517th | 976 |
Howe's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Howe 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 Howe?
16 of the 57 figures for Howe 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 Howe 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 Howe.