Demographics & People — Howells, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 602 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 |
| Total Households | 271 |
| Family Households | 145 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0585 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 579 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 317 |
| Czech | 214 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 122 |
| Irish | 65 |
| American | 55 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| Other groups | 41 |
| Polish | 36 |
| French Canadian | 30 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 25 |
Language
| English Only | 536 |
| Spanish | 11 |
| Population 5+ | 561 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 40 |
| Population 18+ | 530 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Howells, Nebraska.