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Howard County, Maryland

2 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 8 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
336,328
Median household income
$149,763
±3,158
Unemployed
3.5%
6,358 of 181,999 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
96.6%
116,994 of 121,065 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Howard County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Howard334,529 (2021)3430 Court House Dr, Ellicott CityWebsite

Special districts 1

Special districts in Howard County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Howard Soil Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation14735 Frederick Rd, CooksvilleWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • Howard County Public Schools

    School district78 schools

    10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, 21042

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Clarksville Commons Farmers Market

    MD, 12230

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-07-23. USDA listing

  • Merriweather District's Farmers Market

    MD, 10480

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-10-16. USDA listing

  • Howard County Farmers Market at Oakland Mills

    5851 Robert Oliver Place Columbia, MD, 21045

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Howard County Farmers Market at East Columbia

    6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD, 21045

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Ellicott City Old Town Market

    8390 Main St. # 1, Ellicott City, MD, 21043

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Howard County Farmers' Market

    9421 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD, 21042

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Maple Lawn Farmers Market

    7405 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton, MD

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-21. USDA listing

  • Savage Farmers Market

    9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2025-09-24. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.