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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 2026 population of 12,957. 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 6.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,198 in 2020.

The median household income in West Plains is $44,002 with a poverty rate of 28.09%. The median age in West Plains is 36.3 years: 33.9 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.0 males.

13K
Total Population
974
Density (mi²)
127 0.99%
Growth

West Plains Population

West Plains Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,9571270.99%
202512,8301260.99%
202412,7041130.9%
202312,591620.49%
202212,5292522.05%
202112,277790.65%
202012,198260.21%
201912,294360.29%
201812,258220.18%
201712,23650.04%
201612,231270.22%
201512,204-10-0.08%
201412,214480.39%
201312,166-65-0.53%
201212,231750.62%
201112,1561030.85%
201012,053670.56%
200010,8661,95321.91%
19908,9131,17215.14%
19807,74184812.3%
19706,8931,05718.11%
19605,83691818.67%
19504,91889222.16%
19404,02669120.72%
19303,3351574.94%
19203,1782649.06%
19102,914120.41%
19002,90200%

Median Age

Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 33.9 years

West Plains Adults

There are 9,405 adults, (2,383 of whom are seniors) in West Plains.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,760 (54.3%)
Male: 5,681 (45.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Plains includes 94.2% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,71994.2%
Two or more races5064.07%
Black or African American1200.96%
Asian680.55%
Native American260.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White150.12%
Two or more races150.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,70494.08%
Two or more races4913.95%
Black or African American1200.96%
Asian680.55%
Native American260.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20.02%

West Plains Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Plains ' average per capita income is $34,692. Household income levels show a median of $44,002. The poverty rate stands at 28.09%.

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$81,250-
Families$59,806$73,377
Households$44,002$57,298
Non Families$24,197$32,789

$34,692

Average Income

$44,002

Median Household Income

28.09%

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)