Howell County, MO Demographics
Howell County, MO is the 28th most populous of 115 counties in Missouri, with 39,750 residents across 927 square miles. That is about 43 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 39,750 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 927 sq mi |
| Density | 43 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Howell County compares to the US
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Central Location: Howell County, MO
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Howell County, MO
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 907 | 5,079 | 7.1 | 712 |
| Census Tract 906 | 4,886 | 230.8 | 21 |
| Census Tract 905 | 4,833 | 68.2 | 71 |
| Census Tract 904 | 4,585 | 219.6 | 21 |
| Census Tract 903 | 4,545 | 210.2 | 22 |
| Census Tract 902 | 3,974 | 46.6 | 85 |
| Census Tract 908.01 | 3,264 | 4.1 | 793 |
| Census Tract 908.02 | 3,256 | 5.2 | 631 |
| Census Tract 901.02 | 2,786 | 75.0 | 37 |
| Census Tract 901.01 | 2,542 | 60.3 | 42 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.