Howard County, Missouri

Total Population: 10,141

County Seat: Fayette

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.2%
Two or More Races4.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.