Howard County, Missouri
Howard County is home to 10,147 people. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $65,938.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,147 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,938 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.0% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.6% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $159,400 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $832 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.6% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.0 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.