Howard County, Missouri
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Howard County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 10,212. Its county seat is Fayette6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,219 km² (471 mi²). 1,206 km² (466 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.02% water.
Adjacent counties
- Chariton County (northwest)
- Randolph County (northeast)
- Boone County (southeast)
- Cooper County (south)
- Saline County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,212 people, 3,836 households, and 2,631 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (22/mi²). There are 4,346 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 91.13% White, 6.84% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,836 households out of which 31.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% are married couples living together, 9.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% are non-families. 27.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 13.30% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,614, and the median income for a family is $40,167. Males have a median income of $26,369 versus $19,950 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,198. 11.60% of the population and 7.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.70% of those under the age of 18 and 14.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns