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Howard County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Howard County has 9,415 residents, down 0.8% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 163 households moved in and 221 moved out (-58 net), while a net $4.2M of income left. Median household income is $67,446, the median home $147,800 and median rent $713 a month.
In Iowa: 46th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 91st of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 68th of 99 counties for median household income · 67th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Howard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Winneshiek County, IA | 28 | $1.6M |
| Chickasaw County, IA | 22 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Howard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Winneshiek County, IA | 39 | $2.8M |
| Chickasaw County, IA | 20 | $1.1M |
| Mitchell County, IA | 20 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.