Ranking of Howard, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020

Updated on June 27, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, among all Howard, IA cities and places, Cresco city had the highest population (3.90K), followed by Balance of Howard County (3.89K), and Elma city (507).

The chart below shows the top 7 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Howard cities and places.

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Ranking of Howard, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020
Cresco city
Balance of Howard County
Elma city
Lime Springs city
Riceville city (pt.)
Protivin city (pt.)
Chester city
Ranking of Howard, IA Cities and Places By population in 2020
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Cresco city 3904
2 Balance of Howard County 3890
3 Elma city 507
4 Lime Springs city 475
5 Riceville city (pt.) 323
6 Protivin city (pt.) 260
7 Chester city 138