This was 4.1 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,879.
97.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Howard for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 330 | 2.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,082 | 28.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 200 | 1.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,257 | 8.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,785 | 12.6 |
Associate's degree | 1,979 | 14 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,056 | 21.6 |
Master's degree | 1,234 | 8.7 |
Professional school degree | 95 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 135 | 1 |