Howard County, MO

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2023 Population

10,141

0.00986% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

12.8%

0.0998% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,628

6.11% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$145,300

3.12% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,508

4.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Howard County, MO had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $62,628. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Howard County, MO declined from 10,142 to 10,141, a −0.00986% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,023 to $62,628, a 6.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howard County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.15%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.552%).

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 (674 degrees awarded in 2022) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (282 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Howard County, MO was $145,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.3%.

Most people in Howard County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 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 2023, 1.06% of Howard County, MO residents were born outside of the country (108 people).

In 2023, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.82k people) in Howard County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 530 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 433 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Howard County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Howard County, MO was 99.7%, 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)
8.82k ± 235
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
530 ± 88
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
433 ± 215

2.13%

Hispanic Population

216 people

2.13% of the people in Howard County, MO are hispanic (216 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
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

1.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

108 people

0.523%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

53 people

As of 2023, 1.06% of Howard County, MO residents (108 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howard County, MO was 0.523%, 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
154 ± 65
Korea
64 ± 45
Gulf War (2001-)
59 ± 44

Howard County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howard County, MO employs 4.51k people. The largest industries in Howard County, MO are Educational Services (766 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (633 people), and Manufacturing (485 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,229), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,764), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($70,764).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.51k

2023 Value

± 351

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howard County, MO grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 4.32k employees to 4.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howard County, MO, are Management Occupations (552 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (551 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (397 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howard County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

4.51k

2023 Value

± 351

4.38%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Howard County, MO grew at a rate of 4.38%, from 4.32k employees to 4.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howard County, MO, are Educational Services (766 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (633 people), and Manufacturing (485 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

$47,094

Median earning men ± $6,615

$35,183

Median earning women ± $2,555

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,875), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,764), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,861), Wholesale Trade ($55,893), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18
Other Services (except Public Administration)
18
Construction
12
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$14.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$13.4k
Manufacturing
$5.34k
Finance and Insurance

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

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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

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 2022, universities in Howard County, MO awarded 956 degrees. The student population of Howard County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,421 male students and 2,804 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Howard County, MO are White (774 and 82.3%), followed by Black or African American (60 and 6.38%), Hispanic or Latino (60 and 6.38%), and Two or More Races (22 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in Howard County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (674 and 70.5%) and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (282 and 29.5%).

The most popular majors in Howard County, MO are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (159 and 16.6%), Elementary Education & Teaching (91 and 9.52%), and General Business (86 and 9%).

The median tuition cost in Howard County, MO for private four year colleges is $16,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Howard County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,225 (33.6% men and 66.4% 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 2022 there were 4,225 students enrolled in Howard County, MO, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,332 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
159 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
91 degrees awarded
General Business
83 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Howard County, MO was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 159 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
674 degrees awarded
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
282 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies with 674 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Howard County, MO, which is 0.356 times less than the 705 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 774 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 60 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 ($16,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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 $145,300 in 2023, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $140,900 to $145,300, a 3.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Howard County, MO is 80.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Howard County, MO have an average commute time of 26.8 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 $62,628. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Howard County, MO was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $94,107, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $57,066 and $48,750.

In 2023, 9.08% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

Housing

Property

$145,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,971

$2,785

Median Property Taxes

±$238

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

80.3%

Homeownership

2023

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.3% of the housing units in Howard County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.7%.

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 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Howard County, MO was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $94,107, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $57,066 and $48,750.

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.

$62,628

Median Household Income

± $4,959

3.47k

Number of Households

± 277

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.47k households in Howard County, MO grew to $62,628 from the previous year's value of $59,023.

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.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (8.35%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Howard County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (8.35%).

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

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howard County, MO have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.89% 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 2023, 9.08% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howard County, MO (1.2k out of 9.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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 2023, 15.7% of the children was living in poverty in Howard County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.7%.

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.

Health

91.8% of the population of Howard County, MO has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Howard County, MO see 2500 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2500 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3389 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1271 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% 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 0% change from the previous year (2,500 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.18%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howard County, MO declined by 16.1% from 9.76% to 8.18%.

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.