Snapshot
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Total Population
12,779
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
12,779
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
5,224
Married-couple Household
2,373
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
8,227
Black
2,770
Asian
104
Native American
27
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Place of Birth
Native US Citizen
8,227
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
7,785
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
1,274
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
15 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 32,669
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 29,713
Median Income College Grads
$ 50,969
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 49,136
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)
$ 44,824
Household Income (Median)
$ 61,924
Per Capita Income
$ 25,458
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