Howard County's estimated 2026 population is 12,161 with a growth rate of -0.92% 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 -11.86% 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.
White (64.37%)
Black or African American (20.8%)
Other race (8.37%)
Two or more races (5.6%)
Asian (0.59%)
Native American (0.27%)
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
Divorced
Separated
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,110 | - |
| Families | $59,234 | $75,812 |
| Households | $44,492 | $62,736 |
| Non Families | $27,071 | $33,790 |
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