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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,873 | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 540 | 5.32% |
| Two or more races | 449 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 154 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,250 | - |
| Families | $78,773 | $95,143 |
| Households | $62,628 | $83,267 |
| Non Families | $32,174 | $53,641 |
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