Howell County, Missouri

The median household income in Howell County, Missouri is $49,814, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Howell County is $26,493, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $49,814.

Howell County's median household income of $49,814 is lower than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $26,493, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Howell County, Missouri is $26,493, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Howell County's median household income of $49,814 is below the Missouri average of $59,503. The per capita income of $26,493 is also lower than the state average of $31,011. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Howell County ranks #94 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $49,814 and per capita income of $26,493, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.