Howard, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Howard, Pennsylvania
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1902 building across from Borough Park
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Location of Howard in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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 Howard, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Howard, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Settled | 1770 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1864 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
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| • Total | 687 |
| • Density | 1,892.56/sq mi (730.00/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Zip code |
16841
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-35960 |
Howard is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area. In 2010, the town had a population of 720 people. People first settled here in 1770, and it officially became a borough in 1864.
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Howard's Location and Size
Howard is found at specific coordinates: 41.013857 degrees North and 77.654809 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Howard covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
Population and People of Howard
Howard has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 334 | — | |
| 1880 | 498 | 49.1% | |
| 1890 | 554 | 11.2% | |
| 1900 | 563 | 1.6% | |
| 1910 | 667 | 18.5% | |
| 1920 | 621 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 664 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 726 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 754 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 770 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 751 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 838 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 749 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 699 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 720 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 687 | −4.6% | |
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Recent Population Data (2020)
According to the 2020 census, 687 people lived in Howard. There were 290 households and 204 families. This means about 730 people lived in each square kilometer of land.
Most of the people in Howard are White (97.5%). A small number of residents are Black or African American (0.4%), Asian (0.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 290 households, about 33.1% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
The median age of people in Howard was 40 years old. This means half the population was younger than 40, and half was older. About 23.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in Howard was $51,548. For families, the average income was $54,107. The average income per person in the borough was $25,304.
Images for kids
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The Post Office in Howard, Pennsylvania.
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The Lighthouse Reformed Church in Howard.
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Howard Borough Hall, located across from the Borough Park.
