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Howell County

Missouri · 40,400 residents · 927.177 sq mi
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Howell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
40,400
+8%since 2000
from 37,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K36K39K41K1990201020202024Howell County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,282
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,628 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,135
+23%since 2000
from $13,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(35,623)
Black0.3%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(450)
Asian0.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(1,754)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(38,499)
Black0.4%(154)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(697)
Asian0.5%(195)
Other2.1%(859)
Diversity Score11.4%(4,609)
Diversity Score
11
+142%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howell County, Missouri?

Howell County, Missouri has about 40,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Howell County, Missouri earns about $35,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howell County, Missouri expensive?

In Howell County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Howell County, Missouri?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Howell County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howell County, Missouri?

About 19.7% of people in Howell County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howell County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Howell County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,953 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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