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West Plains

County:
Howell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.304
State:
Missouri

West Plains is a city located in Howell County, Missouri. West Plains has a 2025 population of 12,830 . It is also the county seat of Howell County . West Plains is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 5.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,198 in 2020.

The average household income in West Plains is $56,097 with a poverty rate of 30.98%. The median age in West Plains is 34.2 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.0 males.

12.8K
Total Population
964
Density (mi²)
126 0.99%
Growth

West Plains Population

West Plains Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Plains includes 95.36% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (95.36%)

Two or more races (3.37%)

Black or African American (0.7%)

Asian (0.45%)

Native American (0.13%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,76895.36%
Two or more races4163.37%
Black or African American860.7%
Asian550.45%
Native American160.13%

West Plains Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Plains' average per capita income is $36,705. Household income levels show a median of $39,897. The poverty rate stands at 30.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,105-
Families$58,682$70,539
Households$39,897$56,097
Non Families$24,137$33,956

$36,705

Average Income

$39,897

Median Household Income

30.98%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)