Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 10,229 with a growth rate of 0.48% 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 0.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 7,992 adults, (2,042 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 5,061 (49.9%)
Male: 5,086 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 86.52% White, 5.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,779 | 86.52% |
| Black or African American | 561 | 5.53% |
| Two or more races | 542 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 151 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 88 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $44,196. Household income levels show a median of $65,938. The poverty rate stands at 12.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,542 | - |
| Families | $80,032 | $96,008 |
| Households | $65,938 | $83,071 |
| Non Families | $37,824 | $50,906 |
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