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Howardville

Missouri · 277 residents · 0.228 sq mi
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Howardville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,577. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−19%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,215 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+26%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1272323384435481990201020202024Howardville
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,577
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,327
+117%since 2000
from $6,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade46.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
66.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−43%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(13)
Black91.3%(253)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(35)
Diversity Score
12
−37%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.7%
−65.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
Female
66.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howardville, Missouri?

Howardville, Missouri has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Howardville, Missouri?

The typical household in Howardville, Missouri earns about $30,577 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Howardville, Missouri?

About 10.0% 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 14.5% 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 200 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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