Howardville, MO Demographics

A map of Howardville's Population by Race

Howardville, Missouri has an estimated population of 179, a dramatic decrease from the 277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% Black, 20.7% Multiracial, 7.3% Native American/Other, 4.5% White, 1.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Howardville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Howardville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Howardville, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howardville is ranked the 761st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Howardville was ranked the 632nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howardville's White Population

8 residents of Howardville, or 4.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howardville is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Howardville ranks 1061st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's White population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. White residents' share of Howardville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Howardville is more White than neighboring North Lilbourn (0% White). Howardville is less White than neighboring Lilbourn (67.1% White), New Madrid (76.6% White), Marston (57% White), and Catron (94.9% White).

Howardville's Black Population

119 residents of Howardville, or 66.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howardville is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Howardville ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.0%. Black residents' share of Howardville's population has decreased from 91.3% to 66.5%.

Howardville is more Black than neighboring Lilbourn (21.4% Black), New Madrid (19.9% Black), Marston (26% Black), and Catron (3.4% Black). Howardville is less Black than neighboring North Lilbourn (100% Black).

Howardville's Asian Population

0 residents of Howardville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howardville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Howardville ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Howardville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Howardville is less Asian than neighboring New Madrid (0.9% Asian).

Howardville's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Howardville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howardville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Howardville ranks 968th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Howardville's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Howardville is more Hispanic than neighboring Lilbourn (0.2% Hispanic), North Lilbourn (0% Hispanic), New Madrid (0% Hispanic), and Marston (0.3% Hispanic). Howardville is less Hispanic than neighboring Catron (1.7% Hispanic).

Howardville's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Howardville, or 7.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howardville is higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Howardville ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Native American/Other residents' share of Howardville's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.3%.

Howardville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lilbourn (1% Native American/Other), North Lilbourn (0% Native American/Other), New Madrid (0% Native American/Other), Marston (0% Native American/Other), and Catron (0% Native American/Other).

Howardville's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Howardville, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howardville is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Howardville ranks 755th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howardville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 270.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Howardville's population has increased from 3.6% to 20.7%.

Howardville is more Multiracial than neighboring Lilbourn (10.3% Multiracial), North Lilbourn (0% Multiracial), New Madrid (2.5% Multiracial), Marston (16.8% Multiracial), and Catron (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.