Howard County

Howard County is located in Maryland, United States.

Quick Facts: Howard County
County Name
Howard
State
Maryland (MD)
HASC Code (County)
US-MD-HO
FIPS Code (County)
24027
County Seat
Ellicott City
Largest City (in County)
Columbia
Population (County)
247,842
Land Area
252.00 sq mi (653.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-5
Current Time
UTC-5 (Invalid timezone)
Cities in Howard County

No municipalities classified as 'Cities' found in Howard County based on available data.

Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 247,842 people, with a population density of about 983.50 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 252.00 square miles (653.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Ellicott City, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Columbia.

Geographically, Howard County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Columbia 400 ft and its lowest point at North Laurel 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.

State Context: Maryland
State Capital
Annapolis
Largest City (State)
Baltimore
State Nickname
Old Line State
State Elevation
High: Deer Park 2,500 ft | Low: Crisfield 4 ft
State Pop. Density
574.56/sq mi
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