Time Zone: Howard County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Cresco is the Seat for Howard County.
Howard County was founded January 15, 1851 and was created by taking area from ChickasawCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Howard had a population of 9,410 people. This is a decrease of 5.26% since the last Census (which gave a population of 9,932 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Howard represented 0.34% of the total population of Iowa, making it the state's 82nd most populous county (out of 99 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 9,566 | -3.69% | +1.66% since 2009 |
2009 | 9,410 | -5.26% | -0.28% since 2008 |
2008 | 9,436 | -4.99% | -0.31% since 2007 |
2007 | 9,465 | -4.7% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 9,932 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Howard County Census Page for Howard County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Howard County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Howard County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Cresco | 3,698 | 3,905 | 5.3% decrease |
Riceville | 799 | 840 | 4.88% decrease |
Elma | 565 | 598 | 5.52% decrease |
Lime Springs | 468 | 496 | 5.65% decrease |
Chester | 136 | 151 | 9.93% decrease |
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