Howell County's estimated 2026 population is 40,712 with a growth rate of -0.21% 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 0.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 30,642 adults, (8,046 of whom are seniors) in Howell County.
Female: 20,717 (51.3%)
Male: 19,666 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Howell County includes 92.05% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,171 | 92.05% |
| Two or more races | 2,060 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 644 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Howell County's average per capita income is $36,192. Household income levels show a median of $50,993. The poverty rate stands at 20.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,053 | - |
| Families | $59,699 | $79,383 |
| Households | $50,993 | $66,539 |
| Non Families | $26,970 | $36,436 |
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