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Howard County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
Nashville

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.

12,355
Total Population
21
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-89 -0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Howard County Population

Howard County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,17664.37%
Black or African American2,64220.8%
Other race1,0638.37%
Two or more races7115.6%
Asian750.59%
Native American340.27%

Howard County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,110-
Families$59,234$75,812
Households$44,492$62,736
Non Families$27,071$33,790

$35,596

Average Income

$44,492

Median Household Income

19.78%

Poverty Rate