Howell County, Missouri
Howell County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Howell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,400 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,262 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Plains. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Howell County
| Population : | 40,262 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 2404 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Howell Valley |
| Altitude : | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
| Capital : | West Plains |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1857 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:48:26 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Howell County is located at 36°46'26"N 91°53'12"W (36.7740100, -91.8865400). It has 2 neighbors: Fulton County and Texas County.
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The largest city of Howell County is West Plains with a population of 12,383. Other cities include, Mountain View population 2,655, Willow Springs population 2,098 and Brandsville population 153. See all Howell County cities & populated places.
Howell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Plains | 12,383 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Mountain View | 2,655 | City in Howell County, Missouri, USA |
| Willow Springs | 2,098 | City in Howell County, Missouri, United States |
| Brandsville | 153 | City in Howell County, Missouri, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Howell County
Howell County has 2 neighbours.
- Fulton County county in Arkansas, United States
- Texas County county in Missouri, United States
- West Plains
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Howell County decreased by 0.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,584 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,537 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,236 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,122 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,070 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,132 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,074 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,126 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,117 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,262 | 0.36% | estimation process |
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
