COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard County

Missouri · 9,631 residents · 463.801 sq mi

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Howard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,378. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $32,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 38%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,631

−6%vs 2000

vs 10,212 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

21 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 22 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.1

−4%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202410K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,378

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,614 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,854

−35%vs 2000

vs $15,198 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.1%

+2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$32,000

−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $67,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$263

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $380 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.0%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.3% in 2000

25.0% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−30%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.7%(9,267)

Black6.8%(694)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(88)

Asian0.1%(12)

Other0%

Diversity Score18.3%(1,874)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.7%(8,827)

Black7.2%(698)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)

Asian0.4%(38)

Other0.7%(68)

Diversity Score20.8%(2,002)

Diversity Score

+13%vs 2000

vs 18 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.8%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

69.9%

−11.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.8 min

+39%vs 2000

vs 18.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Missouri?

Howard County, Missouri has about 9,631 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard County, Missouri?

The typical household in Howard County, Missouri earns about $21,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Missouri expensive?

In Howard County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $32,000, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Missouri?

About 14.1% of people in Howard County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts

Census Tract 9603 Census Tract 9602 Census Tract 9601

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 65248 ZIP 65274 ZIP 65254 ZIP 65230 ZIP 65250

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

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