Howard County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,628
Per Capita Income
$30,241
Poverty Rate
12.8%
SNAP Recipients
8.9%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.2%
$25K–$50K21.4%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K10.7%
$100K–$150K20.1%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+6.3%
The median household income in Howard County, MO is $62,628 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,241. 12.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).