This was 21.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,052.
88.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Howland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 79 | 11.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 271 | 38.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 49 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 31 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 120 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 106 | 15.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 1.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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