Howell County, Missouri

Total Population: 40,168

County Seat: West Plains

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Median Home Value

$161,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,814

Across all households

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.4%
Two or More Races3.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

19.9%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

14.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,814

Mean Household Income

$64,950

Per Capita Income

$26,493

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,000

Median Rent

$722/mo

Total Housing Units

18,104

Owner-Occupied

68.7%

Renter-Occupied

31.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Married Couple Households

48.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.6%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

82.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29091.