Howell County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,814
Per Capita Income
$26,493
Poverty Rate
21.4%
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Gini Index
0.463
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.4%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K20.6%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K10.9%
$150K–$200K3.1%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Howell County, MO is $49,814 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,493. 21.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.463 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).