Howard, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Howard, Ohio
Census-designated place
Howard, Ohio in 2022
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Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Knox
Townships	Howard
Area
• Total	0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Land	0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	910 ft (280 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	246
• Density	1,098.21/sq mi (424.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	43028
Area code(s)	740
FIPS code	39-36512
GNIS feature ID	2628904

Howard is a small community located in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government uses for gathering information about people, even though it's not officially a city or town.

In 2020, about 246 people lived in Howard. The community uses the ZIP Code 43028 for mail. You can find Howard along U.S. Route 36, which is a major road.

Howard's History and Name

The area where Howard is now was first called "Kinderhook." The name changed to "Howard" when a railroad line was built there. This happened because the railroad made it easier for people and goods to travel.

A post office opened in Howard in 1872. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.

Education and Local Life

Howard is home to East Knox High School. This is where many students in the area go to learn. The main offices for the East Knox Local School District are also located here.

A popular walking and biking path, the Kokosing Gap Trail, goes right through Howard. This trail is a great place for people to enjoy nature and get some exercise.

Who Lives in Howard?

The number of people living in Howard is counted every ten years by the United States Census Bureau. This helps us understand how communities are changing.

In 2020, the census showed that 246 people lived in Howard.