2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,701
Howard County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 12,701. The median household income is $44,492, 32% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.8%, median home value is $135,400, and 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.
Population
12,701
2023 estimate
Rank #2301 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,492
Household
Rank #2934 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$135,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2266 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2479 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Arkansas avg·32% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Arkansas avg·32% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Arkansas avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,639
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% above Arkansas avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Arkansas avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Arkansas avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% below Arkansas avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
6,162
Households
5,169
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,212
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Arkansas avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.2%
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