Howard County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,147 | — | #2,471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,938 | -12.3% | #1,551 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | -43.5% | #2,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $832 | -28.5% | #1,880 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.5% | #1,285 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 10,147, making it the #2,471 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $65,938, ranking #1,551 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $159,400 (-43.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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91.9% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Howard County, Missouri
Howard County, Missouri has a total population of 10,147, making it the 2,471st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $65,938, which ranks #1,551 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Howard County is $159,400, 43.5% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Howard County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.