What is the population of Howardville, Missouri?

Howardville has a population of approximately 179 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Howardville, Missouri located?

Howardville is located in Missouri, United States, at approximate coordinates 36.5684°, -89.5971°.

What is the median household income in Howardville?

The median household income in Howardville is approximately $13,281 based on the most recent open data.

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Howardville

Total population

179

Median home value

$54,100

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Median income

$13,281

Howardville$13k

National$74k

Elevation89 m

Land area0.59 km²

Weather93°F · Sunny

Coordinates36.57°, -89.60°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

89 m

Area

0.59 km²

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Overview

Howardville is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 277 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Howardville was founded by Travis B. Howard, a prominent black educator and activist in the mid-20th century Bootheel region. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Howard was inspired by Booker T. Washington's belief that land ownership was among the critical factors in lifting African Americans out of poverty. In the late 1940s, Howard purchased of land encompassing much of what is now Howardville, and sold off lots to displaced black sharecroppers. The city incorporated as "Howardville" in 1953. Howardville High School, initially known as East Lilbourn High School, opened in 1958. After county schools were integrated in the late 1960s, the school operated as a junior high school until 1980. In 2017, the school was nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Howardville is situated along U.S. Routes 61 and 62, just west of New Madrid and the Mississippi River. The city of Lilbourn lies just to the north along County Road D, and Marston to the south along US 61. New Madrid County Central High School and New Madrid County Central Middle School are located between Howardville and New Madrid. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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