Market insights · Missouri
Howard County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Howard County has 10,180 residents, up 0.3% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 258 households moved in and 199 moved out (+59 net), bringing in a net $3.2M of income. Median household income is $65,938, the median home $159,400 and median rent $832 a month.
In Missouri: 79th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 9th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 30th of 115 counties for median household income · 70th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Howard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County, MO | 63 | $4.0M |
| Cooper County, MO | 47 | $1.4M |
| Randolph County, MO | 20 | $0.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Howard County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County, MO | 60 | $2.7M |
| Cooper County, MO | 42 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.