Howard County
Origin of the Name
Howard County was named after Volney E. Howard, who served as a U.S. Representative from Texas from 1849 to 1853.
Howard County
County Details
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County Seat Big Spring
Established 1876
Population 34,860
Median Age 37.2
Land Area 900.79 sq mi
Water Area 3.41 sq mi
Total Area 904.21 sq mi
Percent Urban 83.06%
Percent Rural 16.94%
Latitude, Longitude 32.2876° N, 101.4339° W