Howard County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,583 | — | #2,312 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,603 | -39.3% | #2,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,900 | -45.4% | #2,173 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $690 | -40.7% | #2,777 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | +78.7% | #2,871 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Howard County has a population of 12,583, making it the #2,312 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Howard County is $45,603, ranking #2,946 out of 3,222 counties — 39.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Howard County is $153,900 (-45.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $690/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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90.1% of residents in Howard County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Howard County, Arkansas
Howard County, Arkansas has a total population of 12,583, making it the 2,312th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Howard County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Howard County is $45,603, which ranks #2,946 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Howard County is $153,900, 45.4% below the national median. Renters in Howard County pay a median gross rent of $690 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Howard County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.
Howard County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%).
All data for Howard County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.