Howard City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1071 people, 493 households, and 273 families residing in the city. The population density was 1138.7 people per square mile (439.65/kmē), making its South Dakota's 76th most densely populated city. There were 557 housing units at an average density of 592.6 per square mile (228.8/kmē). The average household size was 2.06 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 32.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 45.5 years, The median age of males was 42.8 years, for females the median age was 47.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1051 White, 5 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26544, it is the 221st wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36518, it would be the 182nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $15121, making it the 168th highest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income is $17068, Males have a median income of $21078 versus $15563 for females.
In 2000, 218 pupils and students, of which 103 are male and 115 are female, 20.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 14 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 112 elementary school, 72 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1071 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1071 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1070 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1043 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1015 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 966 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 948 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 929 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 922 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 907 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 891 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 54 | 58 | 112 |
| High school | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard city, South Dakota | $26544 | $36518 | $15121 |
| Miner County, South Dakota | $29519 | $36667 | $15155 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |