Data story · 2026
Who lives in Howell, 2026
Ages, households, children and newcomers for Howell, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Livingston County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Average household size
- 1.97 people
- Households with children under 18
- 20.2%
- Residents born outside the U.S.
- 4.3%
Genoa Township has the highest median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021, 45.9 years, and Handy Township the lowest, 39.4 years
Median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021
| Group | Median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Genoa Township | 45.9 years |
| Oceola Township | 40.4 years |
| Marion Township | 43.4 years |
| Howell Township | 39.9 years |
| Fowlerville | 41.9 years |
| Handy Township | 39.4 years |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For median age, Howell comes in at 40.8 years, against 43.9 years across Livingston County.
That is the 5th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County. For average household size, Howell comes in at 1.97 people, against 2.55 people across Livingston County.
That is the lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
The rest of the numbers
For households with children under 18, Howell comes in at 20.2%, against 28.5% across Livingston County and 27.5% for Metro Detroit. That is the 3rd lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For residents born outside the U.S., Howell comes in at 4.3%, against 3.0% across Livingston County and 10.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For households that moved in since 2021, Howell comes in at 3.5%, against 2.4% across Livingston County and 3.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
Next door
Genoa Township nearby comes in at 45.9 years for median age. Oceola Township nearby comes in at 40.4 years for median age.
Marion Township nearby comes in at 43.4 years for median age.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Livingston County with the same figure on file.
Final word
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. Keep this page handy.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.