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Howell County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
West Plains

Howell County's estimated 2025 population is 40,959 with a growth rate of 0.27% 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 1.02% since that time.

40,959
Total Population
44
Population Density (mi²)
29
Population Rank (State)
112 0.27%
Annual Population Growth

Howell County Population

Howell County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Howell County includes 93.21% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White37,43993.21%
Two or more races1,8724.66%
Other race3750.93%
Asian2070.52%
Black or African American1770.44%
Native American980.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Howell County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$72,500-
Families$59,294$77,304
Households$49,814$64,950
Non Families$26,199$36,888

$36,213

Average Income

$49,814

Median Household Income

21.39%

Poverty Rate