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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Howard County

Arkansas · 14,300 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 $28,699. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,300
+5%since 1990
from 13,569 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+5%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,699
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,277 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,586
+63%since 1990
from $9,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(10,590)
Black21.5%(2,917)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(125)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score44.6%(6,046)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(10,220)
Black21.8%(3,111)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(727)
Asian0.5%(71)
Diversity Score53.2%(7,608)
Diversity Score
53
+19%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Howard County to nearby counties

HOWARD COUNTY VS
Sevier County
Income$53,527+87%
Home value$117,600+115%
Population15,758+28%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Pike County
Income$49,269+72%
Home value$121,600+122%
Population9,964−19%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Little River County
Income$53,344+86%
Home value$113,500+107%
Population11,763−4%
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HOWARD COUNTY VS
Hempstead County
Income$46,787+63%
Home value$105,700+93%
Population19,080+55%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Howard County, Arkansas?

Howard County, Arkansas has about 14,300 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Howard County, Arkansas earns about $28,699 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 $54,700, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Howard County, Arkansas?

About 11.6% 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 15.5% of people in Howard County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Howard County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Howard County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
ZIP 71852ZIP 71851ZIP 71833ZIP 71971ZIP 71831
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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