This was 4.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 648.
91.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Howells for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 38 | 8.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 131 | 28.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 48 | 10.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 61 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 51 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 77 | 16.8 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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