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Howell, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Howell, Michigan is 10,074 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 101st-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $57,122, the median home value is $240,700, and the median age is 38.6.

The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (9,460 → 9,914).

10,074

Population

2018

People / sq mi

$57,122

Median Income

$240,700

Median Home Value

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Howell covers 5.0 sq mi of land at 2018 people per square mile.

About Howell, MI

Homeownership is the standout figure in Howell: 50.2% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Howell is a city in Michigan with a population of 10,074.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,122, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 4.5%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $240,700, with typical rent around $1,121.

Roughly 27.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Howell city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Howell city had a population of 9,460 in 2010 and 9,914 in 2024, a 4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,102 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.34%.

2021 · 10K20102024
Howell city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

9,914

Population (2024)

9,460

Population (2010)

10,102

Peak (2021)

0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,460
20119,479
20129,497
20139,517
20149,564
20159,570
20169,576
20179,568
20189,590
20199,604
202010,071
202110,102
202210,051
202310,009
20249,914

Race & Ethnicity

White90.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,122

Median Household Income

$41,566

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$240,700

Median Home Value

$1,121

Median Rent

50.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.0%

High School+

27.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

81.4%

Public Transit

6.9%

Work From Home

27.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.0%

Foreign Born

90.4%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

13.8%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

88.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.6%
Manufacturing16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services14.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Construction6.1%
Public Administration4.8%
Information4.5%
Retail Trade3.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Howell, Michigan has a population of 10,074 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 101st-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Howell, Michigan is $57,122, with 4.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Howell, Michigan is $240,700, with median monthly rent at $1,121 and a homeownership rate of 50.2%.

The median age in Howell, Michigan is 38.6 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (9,460 → 9,914).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.