Data story · 2026
Work, school and internet in Howell, 2026
Incomes, degrees, internet, jobs and poverty for Howell, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Livingston County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median household income
- $60,449
- Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more
- 31.2%
- Households with a broadband subscription
- 83.5%
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%
Marion Township has the highest median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index), $123,211, and Fowlerville the lowest, $45,773
Median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index)
| Group | Median household income, Adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Households with a broadband subscription, Unemployment rate, Residents below the poverty line, Income inequality (Gini index) |
|---|---|
| Genoa Township | $100,716 |
| Oceola Township | $118,870 |
| Marion Township | $123,211 |
| Howell Township | $86,083 |
| Fowlerville | $45,773 |
| Handy Township | $78,542 |
Look past the headlines and the numbers start talking. For median household income, Howell comes in at $60,449, against $103,039 across Livingston County.
That is the 2nd lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County. For adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or more, Howell comes in at 31.2%, against 40.2% across Livingston County and 34.8% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 9th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
The rest of the numbers
For households with a broadband subscription, Howell comes in at 83.5%, against 93.3% across Livingston County and 91.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 3rd lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For unemployment rate, Howell comes in at 3.2%, against 3.4% across Livingston County and 6.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 9th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For residents below the poverty line, Howell comes in at 7.7%, against 5.1% across Livingston County and 13.6% for Metro Detroit. That is the 5th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For income inequality (Gini index), Howell comes in at 0.428, against 0.416 across Livingston County. That is the 5th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
Next door
Genoa Township nearby comes in at $100,716 for median household income. Oceola Township nearby comes in at $118,870 for median household income.
Marion Township nearby comes in at $123,211 for median household income.
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. That is the story so far.
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.