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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard County

Missouri · 10,212 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 $31,614. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,212
+6%since 1990
from 9,631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+4%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,614
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,378 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,198
+54%since 1990
from $9,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+43%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(8,827)
Black7.2%(698)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian0.4%(38)
Diversity Score20.8%(2,002)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(9,267)
Black6.8%(694)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(88)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,874)
Diversity Score
18
−12%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Howard County to nearby counties

HOWARD COUNTY VS
Cooper County
Income$70,625+123%
Home value$203,500+201%
Population17,136+68%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Randolph County
Income$53,033+68%
Home value$159,300+136%
Population24,513+141%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Boone County
Income$72,758+130%
Home value$272,800+304%
Population191,746+1784%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Saline County
Income$57,931+83%
Home value$150,500+123%
Population23,265+129%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Missouri?

Howard County, Missouri has about 10,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Missouri earns about $31,614 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Missouri?

About 17.9% 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 11.6% of people in Howard County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 581 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 65248ZIP 65274ZIP 65254ZIP 65230ZIP 65250
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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