Howard County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Missouri
Howard County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
10,147
Median Age
39.0
Male Median
37.9
Female Median
39.8
Howard County, Missouri Population Growth

Howard County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +0.3%%.
+0.3%% Growth
Howard County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.0 | 10,147 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 10,141 |
| 2022 | 38.3 | 10,142 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | 10,147 |
| 2020 | 38.8 | 10,022 |
| 2019 | 39.1 | 10,058 |
| 2018 | 39.3 | 10,113 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 10,144 |
| 2016 | 38.9 | 10,148 |
| 2015 | 38.8 | 10,182 |
| 2014 | 39.4 | 10,183 |
| 2013 | 39.4 | 10,184 |
| 2012 | 39.7 | 10,160 |
| 2011 | 39.6 | 10,144 |
| 2010 | 39.0 | 10,120 |
Howard County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.9% |
| 18–24 | 14.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–54 | 21.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65+ | 20.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Missouri
The median age in Howard County, Missouri is 39.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Missouri is 10,147.
In Howard County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Missouri has remained stable.