Howland Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,481 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Youngstown - Warren - Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyHowland Center is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,481 people, 2,462 households, and 1,925 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,605.9 people per square mile (619.4/km²). There were 2,565 housing units at an average density of 635.6/sq mi (245.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.45% White, 1.67% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.