Howell County, MO

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2020 Population

40,130

0.0648% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.8

0.244% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

23.8%

6.95% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$39,482

2.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$114,600

2.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

15,778

3.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Howell County, MO had a population of 40.1k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $39,482. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Howell County, MO grew from 40,104 to 40,130, a 0.0648% increase and its median household income grew from $38,357 to $39,482, a 2.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howell County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.1%), White (Hispanic) (1.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.695%).

None of the households in Howell 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.

99.4% of the residents in Howell County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Howell County, MO are Missouri State University-West Plains (302 degrees awarded in 2020) and South Central Career Center (51 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Howell County, MO was $114,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Howell County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Howell County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Howell County, MO borders Fulton County, AR, Douglas County, MO, Oregon County, MO, Ozark County, MO, Shannon County, MO, and Texas County, MO.

Population & Diversity

Howell County, MO is home to a population of 40.1k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.2% of Howell County, MO residents were born outside of the country (481 people).

In 2020, there were 59.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Howell County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 637 White (Hispanic) and 585 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.4% of Howell County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Howell County, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Howell County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howell County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.8k ± 73
White (Hispanic)
637 ± 82
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
585 ± 181

2.24%

Hispanic Population

899 people

2.24% of the people in Howell County, MO are hispanic (899 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howell 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
39,519 ± 4,865 people
India
21,572 ± 3,600 people
China
19,039 ± 3,382 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 39,519 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,572 and China with 19,039.

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

481 people

1.15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

462 people

As of 2020, 1.2% of Howell County, MO residents (481 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howell County, MO was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Howell County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,204 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
495 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
489 ± 172

Howell County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howell County, MO employs 15.8k people. The largest industries in Howell County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,615 people), Retail Trade (2,101 people), and Educational Services (2,033 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,104), Utilities ($50,625), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,946).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,900. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.8k

2020 Value

± 982

−3.97%

1 Year decline

± 8.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Howell County, MO declined at a rate of −3.97%, from 16.4k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howell County, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,838 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,676 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,472 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howell County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.8k

2020 Value

± 982

−3.97%

1 Year decline

± 8.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Howell County, MO declined at a rate of −3.97%, from 16.4k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howell County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,615 people), Retail Trade (2,101 people), and Educational Services (2,033 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howell County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Howell County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,185

Median earning men ± $1,640

$22,917

Median earning women ± $2,103

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,889), and Public Administration ($49,216).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,774), Public Administration ($35,139), and Manufacturing ($32,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

484
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
293
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
280
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$277k
Manufacturing
$198k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$70.2k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Howell County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 81.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 (81.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.06%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Howell County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Howell County, MO awarded 353 degrees. The student population of Howell County, MO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 668 male students and 1,320 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Howell County, MO are White (314 and 89%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 3.68%), Two or More Races (11 and 3.12%), and Unknown (7 and 1.98%).

The largest universities in Howell County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri State University-West Plains (302 and 85.6%) and South Central Career Center (51 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in Howell County, MO are General Studies (143 and 40.5%), Registered Nursing (43 and 12.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 7.93%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,988 students enrolled in Howell County, MO, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,742 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
143 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degree-majors awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Howell County, MO was General Studies with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Howell County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri State University-West Plains
302 degrees awarded
South Central Career Center
51 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri State University-West Plains with 302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Howell County, MO, which is 0.453 times less than the 243 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 314 degrees mean that there were 24.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 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

Public, 2-year ($4,020) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($926) 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 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (823k).

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 Howell County, MO was $114,600 in 2020, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $112,200 to $114,600, a 2.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Howell County, MO is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Howell County, MO have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howell County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Howell County, MO is $39,482. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Howell County, MO was Census Tract 906 with a value of $53,008, followed by Census Tract 905 and Census Tract 902, with respective values of $45,300 and $42,979.

In 2021, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howell County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.27%.

Housing

Property

$114,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,072

$10,614

Median Property Taxes

±$691

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 Howell County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Howell County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2020

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.2% of the housing units in Howell County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Howell 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 906
Census Tract 905
Census Tract 902

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Howell County, MO was Census Tract 906 with a value of $53,008, followed by Census Tract 905 and Census Tract 902, with respective values of $45,300 and $42,979.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Howell 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.

$39,482

Median Household Income

± $2,253

15.6k

Number of Households

± 890

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Howell County, MO grew to $39,482 from the previous year's value of $38,357.

The following chart displays the households in Howell 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Howell County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (2.82%)

In 2020, 83.5% of workers in Howell County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (2.82%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howell County, MO have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in Howell County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Howell 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 Howell County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howell County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Howell County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4.27%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howell County, MO (9.4k out of 39.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howell County, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

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 2021, 29.7% of the children was living in poverty in Howell County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 263 in Howell County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 39.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

84.1% of the population of Howell County, MO has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Howell County, MO see 1055 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.87% increase from the previous year (978 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2229 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 409 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,055 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Howell County, MO

Primary care physicians in Howell County, MO see an average of 1,055 patients per year. This represents a 7.87% increase from the previous year (978 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Howell County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.9%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

21.4%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howell County, MO grew by 15.5% from 13.8% to 15.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Howell County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 80.8 in Howell County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Howell County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Howell County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Howell County, MO.

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