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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Howard County

Arkansas · 13,569 residents · 587.332 sq mi
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Howard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,277. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,569
−5%vs 2000
vs 14,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,277
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,699 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,563
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,586 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $369 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
1.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(10,220)
Black21.8%(3,111)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(727)
Asian0.5%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(7,608)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(10,590)
Black21.5%(2,917)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(125)
Asian0%(2)
Other0.4%(60)
Diversity Score44.6%(6,046)
45
−16%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.8%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Arkansas?

Howard County, Arkansas has about 13,569 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Howard County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Howard County, Arkansas earns about $21,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Howard County, Arkansas expensive?

In Howard County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Arkansas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Howard County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Howard County, Arkansas?

About 18.6% of people in Howard County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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