U.S. County · Profile

Howard County

12.5KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.38%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Howard County has a population of 12,533 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Howard County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):13.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White64.4%8,071
Black or African American21.7%2,720
Hispanic or Latino13.4%1,679
Some Other Race10.2%1,278
Two or More Races2.5%313
Asian0.8%100
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%25
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%25

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Howard County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,824
39.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,458
33.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.3%
59.1% above national average
Median Age
39.7 years

Income & Poverty

$44,824Median Household Income
$25,458Per Capita Income
18.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,824$61,924
Families$56,071$75,580
Married-couple Families$56,071$62,800
Nonfamily Households$27,855$30,083

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Howard County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

Sovrn site verification