Howell County's estimated 2026 population is 40,872 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howell County is the 29th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 40,544 and has seen a growth of 0.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howell County includes 93.21% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.21%)
Two or more races (4.66%)
Other race (0.93%)
Asian (0.52%)
Black or African American (0.44%)
Native American (0.24%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,439 | 93.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,872 | 4.66% |
| Other race | 375 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 207 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.24% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Howell County's average per capita income is $36,213. Household income levels show a median of $49,814. The poverty rate stands at 21.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,500 | - |
| Families | $59,294 | $77,304 |
| Households | $49,814 | $64,950 |
| Non Families | $26,199 | $36,888 |
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