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Howard County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Fayette

Howard County's estimated 2025 population is 9,945 with a growth rate of -0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 85th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 10,141 and has seen a growth of -1.93% since that time.

9,945
Total Population
21
Population Density (miĀ²)
85
Population Rank (State)
-78 -0.78%
Annual Population Growth

Howard County Population

Howard County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Howard County includes 87.5% White, 5.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,87387.5%
Black or African American5405.32%
Two or more races4494.43%
Native American1541.52%
Other race740.73%
Asian460.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.05%

Howard County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Howard County's average per capita income is $41,688. Household income levels show a median of $62,628. The poverty rate stands at 12.83%.

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$94,250-
Families$78,773$95,143
Households$62,628$83,267
Non Families$32,174$53,641

$41,688

Average Income

$62,628

Median Household Income

12.83%

Poverty Rate