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Demographic Profile

Howard County

TSAC-CFD-05061

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Snapshot

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Total Population
12779
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.63 %
Median Age
39.7 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
18.1 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
12779
Sex Ratio
91.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.63 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Howard County, AR, is experiencing a decline in population, with a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.63% and a one-year growth rate of -0.9%. The median age is 39.7, slightly above the state average of 38.4, indicating a relatively mature population. The county has a high age dependency ratio of 78.6, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the elderly (32.3% over 65). Compared to other counties in Arkansas, Howard County's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Jefferson and Crittenden, which also face population declines.

Dependency Rate
78.6 %
Median Age
39.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.1 %
Active Aging Index
84.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
32.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
46.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
5224
Married-couple Household
2373
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.11 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.55 %
Average Household Size
2.41 p
Average Family Size
3.02 p
Household with Children (%)
31.1 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32.9 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
24.1 %
Now Married
52.6 %
Widowed
10.1 %
Divorced
13.2 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
97.5 %
Two or More Races
2.5 %
Non-White
35.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
13.4 %
White
8227
Black
2770
Asian
104
Native American
27
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
8227
Native US Citizen (%)
35.6 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
63 %
Born in Other State (%)
27.3 %
Foreign Born (%)
9.2 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
27 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
7.6 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
86.5 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
12.8 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0.8 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
62
Number of Adherents
7785
Adherents (% of Total Population)
60.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
60.9 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1274
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
15 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 32669
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 29713
Median Income College Grads
$ 50969
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 49136
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
49.4 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
14.4 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 44824
Household Income (Median)
$ 61924
Per Capita Income
$ 25458
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
39.8 %
Gini Index
0.4513*
Poverty Rate
18.3 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov