Howard County, MO

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2021 Population

10,147

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.773% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.76%

16.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,596

6.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$142,400

0.707% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,356

7.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Howard County, MO had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $58,596. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Howard County, MO grew from 10,022 to 10,147, a 1.25% increase and its median household income grew from $55,000 to $58,596, a 6.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howard County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%), White (Hispanic) (1.12%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.562%).

None of the households in Howard County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Howard County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Howard County, MO are Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (774 degrees awarded in 2021) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (228 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Howard County, MO was $142,400, and the homeownership rate was 81.3%.

Most people in Howard County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Howard County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Howard County, MO borders Boone County, MO, Chariton County, MO, Cooper County, MO, Randolph County, MO, and Saline County, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Howard County, MO is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.67% of Howard County, MO residents were born outside of the country (68 people).

In 2021, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.93k people) in Howard County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 530 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 389 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Howard County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Howard County, MO was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Howard County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howard County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.93k ± 212
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
530 ± 76
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
389 ± 224

1.82%

Hispanic Population

185 people

1.82% of the people in Howard County, MO are hispanic (185 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howard County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

0.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

68 people

0.579%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

As of 2021, 0.67% of Howard County, MO residents (68 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howard County, MO was 0.579%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Howard County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
198 ± 62
Korea
114 ± 59
Gulf War (2001-)
65 ± 45

Howard County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howard County, MO employs 4.36k people. The largest industries in Howard County, MO are Educational Services (837 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (664 people), and Retail Trade (586 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,750), Utilities ($81,369), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,315).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.36k

2021 Value

± 352

−7.83%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Howard County, MO declined at a rate of −7.83%, from 4.73k employees to 4.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howard County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (477 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (456 people), and Management Occupations (452 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howard County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.36k

2021 Value

± 352

−7.83%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Howard County, MO declined at a rate of −7.83%, from 4.73k employees to 4.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howard County, MO, are Educational Services (837 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (664 people), and Retail Trade (586 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howard County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Howard County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,578

Median earning men ± $2,623

$29,914

Median earning women ± $3,437

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,156), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,821), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,429), Construction ($60,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

53
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
52
Manufacturing
41
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$50.8k
Manufacturing
$13.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$12.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Howard County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Howard County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Howard County, MO awarded 1,002 degrees. The student population of Howard County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,467 male students and 2,919 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Howard County, MO are White (858 and 87.4%), followed by Black or African American (52 and 5.3%), Hispanic or Latino (37 and 3.77%), and Unknown (13 and 1.32%).

The largest universities in Howard County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (774 and 77.2%) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (228 and 22.8%).

The most popular majors in Howard County, MO are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (218 and 21.8%), Elementary Education & Teaching (102 and 10.2%), and General Business (87 and 8.68%).

The median tuition cost in Howard County, MO for private four year colleges is $15,965.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Howard County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,386 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,386 students enrolled in Howard County, MO, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,407 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
218 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
102 degrees awarded
General Business
84 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Howard County, MO was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 218 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Howard County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
774 degrees awarded
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
228 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies with 774 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 270 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Howard County, MO, which is 0.369 times less than the 732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 858 degrees mean that there were 16.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,965) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Howard County, MO was $142,400 in 2021, which is 0.581 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,400 to $142,400, a 0.707% increase. The homeownership rate in Howard County, MO is 81.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Howard County, MO have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howard County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Howard County, MO is $58,596. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Howard County, MO was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $75,964, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $55,197 and $47,833.

In 2022, 8.29% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.11%.

Housing

Property

$142,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,654

$2,590

Median Property Taxes

±$229

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Howard County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Howard County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.3%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.3% of the housing units in Howard County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Howard County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9603

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Howard County, MO was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $75,964, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $55,197 and $47,833.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Howard County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,596

Median Household Income

± $5,896

3.19k

Number of Households

± 261

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.19k households in Howard County, MO grew to $58,596 from the previous year's value of $55,000.

The following chart displays the households in Howard County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Howard County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (8.28%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Howard County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (8.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howard County, MO have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Howard County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Howard County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Howard County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howard County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 8.29% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howard County, MO (919 out of 9.41k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howard County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.6% of the children was living in poverty in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 117 in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.2% of the population of Howard County, MO has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Howard County, MO see 2500 patients per year on average, which represents a 23.3% increase from the previous year (2027 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3334 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1429 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,500 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Howard County, MO

Primary care physicians in Howard County, MO see an average of 2,500 patients per year. This represents a 23.3% increase from the previous year (2,027 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Howard County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.77%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howard County, MO grew by 29.5% from 7.54% to 9.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Howard County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Howard County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.6% in Howard County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Howard County, MO.

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