Howard County Summary

Life in Howard County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Howard County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Howard County:

  • The population in Howard County is 10,142.

  • The median home value in Howard County is $194,115.

  • The median income in Howard County is $59,023.

  • The median rent in Howard County is $823.

  • The unemployment rate in Howard County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Howard County is 12.8%.

  • The average high in Howard County is 72.8° and there are 97.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Howard County

List Of Cities & Towns in Howard County

Fayette, MO Population 2,790

Glasgow, MO Population 1,143

New Franklin, MO Population 1,057

Armstrong, MO Population 262

Franklin, MO Population 188

Map Of Howard County

Howard County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Howard County is 72.8°.

  • There are 78.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.6 inches of rain each year with 5.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Howard County.

StatHoward County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days78.85
Rainfall97.6
Snowfall5.9
Sunny_hours5:20
72.8°
Average High
97.6
Inches of Rain

Howard County Photos

Fayettec Missouri   Town Square
Source: Wikipedia User Rob Stinnett from Boonvil | CC BY 2.0

Howard County Demographics

Population over time in Howard County

The current population in Howard County is 10,142. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,147 1.2%
2021 10,022 -0.4%
2020 10,058 -

Gender in Howard County

  • Howard County is 49.0% female with 4,974 female residents.

  • Howard County is 51.0% male with 5,167 male residents.

Female
49.0% (4,974)
Male
51.0% (5,167)
Gender Howard County MO USA
Female 49.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Howard County

Howard County is:

  • 87.3% White with 8,849 White residents.

  • 5.8% African American with 586 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 44 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 374 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 199 Hispanic residents.

White
87.3% (8,849)
African American
5.8% (586)
American Indian
0.5% (51)
Asian
0.3% (30)
Hawaiian
0.1% (9)
Other
0.4% (44)
Two Or More
3.7% (374)
Hispanic
2.0% (199)

Table: Howard County By Race

Race Howard County MO USA
White 87.3% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 5.8% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Howard County, Missouri

  • 3.1% of households in Howard County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Howard County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Howard County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Howard County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Howard County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Howard County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Howard County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Howard County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Howard County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Howard County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (311)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (684)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (768)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (1,044)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (1,528)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (1,816)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.7% (1,183)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (1,840)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (526)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (435)
Income Howard County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Howard County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Howard County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Howard County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Howard County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Howard County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Howard County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Howard County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Howard County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Howard County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Howard County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (405)
9-12th Grade
8% (811)
High School / GED
35% (3,549)
Some College
19% (1,926)
Associate's Degree
8% (811)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,521)
Master's Degree
8% (811)
Professional Degree
1% (101)
Doctorate Degree
2% (202)
Education Howard County MO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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