Howell County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,383 | — | #1,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,993 | -32.1% | #2,717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | -38.6% | #1,745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | -37.0% | #2,574 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | +61.2% | #2,699 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howell County has a population of 40,383, making it the #1,198 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Howell County is $50,993, ranking #2,717 out of 3,222 counties — 32.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Howell County is $173,000 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $733/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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88.3% of residents in Howell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% below the national rate.
About Howell County, Missouri
Howell County, Missouri has a total population of 40,383, making it the 1,198th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howell County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howell County is $50,993, which ranks #2,717 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Howell County is $173,000, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Howell County pay a median gross rent of $733 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howell County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Howell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Howell 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.