Howell County, Missouri
Total Population: 40,168
County Seat: West Plains
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.