Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 12,116 with a growth rate of -1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Howard County is the 56th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 13,798 and has seen a growth of -12.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 9,349 adults, (2,371 of whom are seniors) in Howard County.
Female: 6,510 (51.7%)
Male: 6,073 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Howard County includes 65.06% White, 20.85% Black or African American, 6.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,186 | 65.06% |
| Black or African American | 2,623 | 20.85% |
| Other race | 879 | 6.99% |
| Two or more races | 810 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.1% |
Howard County's average per capita income is $35,587. Household income levels show a median of $45,603. The poverty rate stands at 22.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,750 | - |
| Families | $56,713 | $75,091 |
| Households | $45,603 | $62,719 |
| Non Families | $27,688 | $36,653 |
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