Howard County – 2023 Hunger Profile
Howard County, Maryland
Download this profile for accurate, local data on hunger, poverty, and federal nutrition program participation in Allegany County, Maryland. Learn more about the Maryland Hunger Profiles project.
Population (2022 est)
Total | 335,411 |
Children | 80,834 |
(under 18) | (24.1%) |
Seniors | 49,305 |
(over 65) | (14.7%) |
Median Household Income (2021)
$129,549
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
(SY 2022 – 2023)
12 eligible public schools
3 participating public schools
Total Enrollment | Free Meals Enrollment | Reduced-Price Meals Enrollment | Free and Reduced % of Total |
57,822 | 14,675 | 2,730 | 30% |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
(State Fiscal Year 2023)
19,360 average participants / month
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(State Fiscal Year 2022)
75.24% of eligible people enrolled
5,440 participants
– 1,557 women
– 725 infants (under 1)
– 3,158 children (ages 1 – 5)
