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Howard County

Missouri · 10,144 residents · 463.801 sq mi
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Howard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,144
−1%since 2000
from 10,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,067
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,829
+44%since 2000
from $15,198 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(9,240)
Black5.2%(527)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(122)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other2%(205)
Diversity Score20.4%(2,067)
Diversity Score
20
+11%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Missouri?

Howard County, Missouri has about 10,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Missouri earns about $42,067 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Missouri?

About 21.6% 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 15.5% 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 513 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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