Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO

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2022 Population

112,537

5.76% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

43.1

0.462% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

21.5%

1.4% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$44,242

9.23% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$134,000

13.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

39,618

4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 113k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $44,242. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO declined from 119,411 to 112,537, a −5.76% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,503 to $44,242, a 9.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.03%), White (Hispanic) (0.85%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.786%).

2.44% of the households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are Missouri State University-West Plains (300 degrees awarded in 2022), South Central Career Center (49 degrees), and Texas County Technical College (46 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was $134,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO borders Christian, Greene (Outside Springfield City) & Webster Counties PUMA, MO, Taney, Barry, Stone & McDonald Counties PUMA, MO, Baxter, Boone & Carroll Counties PUMA, AR, Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, and Butler, Ripley, Wayne, Madison, Iron, Reynolds, Dent, Shannon & Carter Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Arkansas Missouri

Population & Diversity

Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 113k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.939% of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

In 2022, there were 28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (904 households), German (725 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (314 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,313

Women

49.8%

56,760

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 113,073 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.7% of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 373
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 320
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.16k ± 314

2.21%

Hispanic Population

2.49k people

2.21% of the people in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
121 ± 270 people
Eastern Africa, Not Specified
108 ± 255 people
Mexico
107 ± 254 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was Germany, the natal country of 121 Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Eastern Africa, Not Specified with 108 and Mexico with 107.

Foreign-Born Population

0.939%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

1.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

As of 2022, 0.939% of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was 1.02%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
904 households (0.854%)
German
725 households (0.685%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
314 households (0.296%)

2.44% of the households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 0.854% of the households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,218 ± 360
Gulf War (2001-)
1,658 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
1,521 ± 328

Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO employs 39.6k people. The largest industries in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are Elementary & secondary schools (3,630 people), Construction (2,603 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,729 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($204,632), Water transportation ($94,154), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($93,497).

Males in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,713. The income inequality in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,463

Women

48.1%

22,058

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 42,521 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

39.6k

2022 Value

−4%

1 Year decline

± −4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −4%, from 41.3k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,943 people), Cashiers (1,165 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,034 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.6k

2022 Value

−4%

1 Year decline

± −4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −4%, from 41.3k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,630 people), Construction (2,603 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,729 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,466

Median earning men ± $1,229

$26,059

Median earning women ± $1,152

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($53,158), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,993), and Wholesale Trade ($50,387).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($39,485), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,242), and Manufacturing ($34,233).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO awarded 395 degrees. The student population of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 589 male students and 1,296 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are White (366 and 93.1%), followed by Black or African American (9 and 2.29%), Two or More Races (8 and 2.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.02%).

The largest universities in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri State University-West Plains (300 and 75.9%), South Central Career Center (49 and 12.4%), and Texas County Technical College (46 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO are General Studies (102 and 25.8%), Registered Nursing (79 and 20%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (50 and 12.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,885 (31.2% men and 68.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,885 students enrolled in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,646 records, of which 69.4% were women and 30.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
102 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was General Studies with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri State University-West Plains
300 degrees awarded
South Central Career Center
49 degrees awarded
Texas County Technical College
46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri State University-West Plains with 300 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.278 times less than the 309 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 366 degrees mean that there were 40.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($4,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.58% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.494% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.6k), Some college (18.6k), and Secondary Education (17.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was $134,000 in 2022, which is 0.475 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $118,100 to $134,000, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO is $44,242. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,323, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $112,925 and $111,870.

Housing

Property

$134,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,459

$32,075

Median Property Taxes

±$1,050

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2022

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74.2% of the housing units in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,323, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $112,925 and $111,870.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,242

Median Household Income

± $1,818

43.2k

Number of Households

± 1,484

In 2022, the median household income of the 43.2k households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO grew to $44,242 from the previous year's value of $40,503.

The following chart displays the households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.426

2022 Wage GINI in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.3% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (5.33%)

In 2022, 80.2% of workers in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (5.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.29% of the workforce in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO (23.5k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.2% of the population of Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 30.4% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Arkansas.

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,471 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri and Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.8%

Uninsured

30.4%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO declined by 2.97% from 16.3% to 15.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.