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Howard County

Missouri · 10,151 residents · 463.801 sq mi
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Howard County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,151
−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: 280
Median age
38.8
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Howard County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,159
+66%since 2000
from $15,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(8,826)
Black5.3%(542)
Hispanic / Latino2%(208)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other3.9%(396)
Diversity Score27%(2,740)
Segregation Score11.2%(1,139)
Diversity Score
27
+47%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Missouri?

Howard County, Missouri has about 10,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Missouri earns about $55,000 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 $141,400, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Missouri?

About 28.7% 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 11.7% 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 520 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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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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