Howard County, Missouri
Total Population: 10,141
County Seat: Fayette
Median Home Value
$145,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$62,628
Across all households
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.1%
65 Years and Over
19.9%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
8.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
14.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$62,628
Mean Household Income
$83,267
Per Capita Income
$30,241
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$145,300
Median Rent
$807/mo
Total Housing Units
4,381
Owner-Occupied
80.3%
Renter-Occupied
19.7%
Vacancy Rate
20.8%
Married Couple Households
55.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
13.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.2%
Average Household Size
2.69
Broadband Internet Access
84.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29089.