Economy & Jobs — Howard County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments1,791
Total Employees29,731
Avg Annual Employment35,758
Avg Annual Pay$62,420
Total Annual Wages$2,232,016,007
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,347,875
Unemployment Rate5.8%

Income

Median Household Income$62,014
Poverty Rate12.1%
IRS Returns41,510
Total AGI (thousands)$2,535,278
Average AGI per Return$61,076

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$571,176,050
Per Capita$6,828
Population Basis83,658

Agriculture

Total Farms46
Land in Farms (acres)32,875
Avg Farm Size (acres)715
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants61
Fast Food81
Bars19
Coffee & Snacks18