Howard County's estimated 2025 population is 12,355 with a growth rate of -0.72% 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 -10.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Howard County includes 64.37% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 8.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 8,176 | 64.37% |
Black or African American | 2,642 | 20.8% |
Other race | 1,063 | 8.37% |
Two or more races | 711 | 5.6% |
Asian | 75 | 0.59% |
Native American | 34 | 0.27% |
Married
Widowed
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Never Married
Howard County's average per capita income is $35,596. Household income levels show a median of $44,492. The poverty rate stands at 19.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $75,110 | - |
Families | $59,234 | $75,812 |
Households | $44,492 | $62,736 |
Non Families | $27,071 | $33,790 |
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