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Howardville

Missouri · 250 residents (2025 est.) · 0.228 sq mi
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Howardville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,281. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,100. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
−48%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
+13%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:250 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1272323384435481990201020202024Howardville
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,281
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,500
+424%since 2000
from $6,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.803
+138%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7%(24)
Black90.9%(311)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(8)
Black66.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.9%(50)
Diversity Score59.7%(107)
Diversity Score
60
+202%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+33.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.3%
−68.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
Female
63.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2012
from 33.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+35.7 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howardville, Missouri?

Howardville, Missouri has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howardville, Missouri?

The typical household in Howardville, Missouri earns about $13,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howardville, Missouri expensive?

In Howardville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Howardville, Missouri?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Howardville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howardville, Missouri?

About 53.6% of people in Howardville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howardville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Howardville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 298 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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