Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 10,218 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 84th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 10,141 and has seen a growth of 0.76% 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 (87.5%)
Black or African American (5.32%)
Two or more races (4.43%)
Native American (1.52%)
Other race (0.73%)
Asian (0.45%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
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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