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Howell County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Howell County has 40,798 residents, up 2.5% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 837 households moved in and 860 moved out (-23 net), bringing in a net $1.0M of income. Median household income is $50,993, the median home $173,000 and median rent $733 a month.
In Missouri: 48th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 70th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 98th of 115 counties for median household income · 48th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Howell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon County, MO | 61 | $2.4M |
| Texas County, MO | 58 | $2.3M |
| Shannon County, MO | 48 | $1.5M |
| Greene County, MO | 43 | $1.7M |
| Ozark County, MO | 30 | $0.9M |
| Wright County, MO | 23 | $0.8M |
| Fulton County, AR | 22 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Howell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County, MO | 77 | $3.0M |
| Oregon County, MO | 60 | $2.1M |
| Texas County, MO | 52 | $1.8M |
| Shannon County, MO | 47 | $1.5M |
| Ozark County, MO | 34 | $2.4M |
| Baxter County, AR | 22 | $1.8M |
| Fulton County, AR | 21 | $0.7M |
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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.