Howard, Kansas

{{See also|History of Kansas}}

Howard was founded in 1870, and it was incorporated as a city in 1877.{{Cite book |last=Blackmar, Frank Wilson |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA876 |title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. |publisher=Standard Publishing Company |year=1912 |isbn=9780722249055 |pages=876}} Howard was named after Oliver O. Howard, a Union Army general during the Civil War and founder of Howard University.{{Cite book |last=Rydjord |first=John |title=Kansas Place-Names |publisher=University of Oklahoma Press |year=1972 |isbn=0-8061-0994-7 |location=Norman |page=202}}{{Cite web |title=Profile for Howard, Kansas |url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4727 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714153538/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4727 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |access-date=9 June 2014 |publisher=ePodunk}} The first post office in Howard was established in February, 1870.{{Cite web |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:EK |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009134609/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AEK |archive-date=9 October 2013 |access-date=8 June 2014 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society}} As of 1901, Howard was a sundown town where African Americans were not allowed to live.{{Cite news |date=February 9, 1901 |title=Kansas Items |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29070815/ |work=Fairview Enterprise |location=Fairview, Kansas |page=3 |via=Newspapers.com |quote=Nortonville and Howard are two Kansas towns where negroes are not allowed to live.}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.70|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{Cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 |access-date=2012-07-06 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Howard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.{{Cite web |title=Howard, Kansas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase) |url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=228341&cityname=Howard,+Kansas,+United+States+of+America&units= |website=Weatherbase}}

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The 2020 United States census counted 570 people, 268 households, and 148 families in Howard.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 808.5 per square mile (312.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 492.2 per square mile (190.0/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} The racial makeup was 90.88% (518) white or European American (89.12% non-Hispanic white), 0.35% (2) black or African-American, 1.23% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.18% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.05% (6) from other races, and 6.32% (36) from two or more races.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.56% (26) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

Of the 268 households, 20.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.8% were married couples living together; 35.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.9% of households consisted of individuals and 28.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 21.2% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

23.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 17.7% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 123.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,890) and the median family income was $61,167 (+/- $6,692).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Males had a median income of $38,750 (+/- $13,936) versus $13,500 (+/- $9,870) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,944 (+/- $7,633).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Approximately, 11.4% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.4% of those ages 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Howard%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census of 2010, there were 687 people, 318 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|981.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 415 housing units at an average density of {{convert|592.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 318 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

As of the census{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=2008-01-31 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} of 2000, there were 808 people, 350 households, and 215 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,154.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 452 housing units at an average density of {{convert|645.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.93% White, 0.25% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 350 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,822, and the median income for a family was $28,365. Males had a median income of $24,886 versus $16,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,441. About 11.9% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

The community is served by West Elk USD 282 public school district. School unification consolidated Moline, Howard and Severy schools forming USD 282. West Elk High School is located in Howard. The West Elk High School mascot is Patriots.{{Cite web |title=West Elk Schools |url=http://westelk.us/ |access-date=4 January 2017 |publisher=USD 282}}

Prior to school unification, the Howard High School mascot was Pirates.{{Cite web |title=Howard High School - Scraps Yearbook (Howard, KS) - Class of 1959 |url=http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/Howard_High_School_Scraps_Yearbook/1959/Page_42.html |access-date=7 January 2017 |website=E-YEARBOOK.COM}}

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{{Commons category|Howard, Kansas}}

• [https://cityofhoward.org/ City of Howard]
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260774 Howard - Directory of Public Officials]
• [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/howard.pdf Howard city map], KDOT

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