Howard County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Howard County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05061
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 587.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 595.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.083064
- Longitude
- -93.990931
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,096
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,883
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,892 | 90.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,204 | 10.0% |
| White | 7,922 | 65.5% |
| Black | 2,614 | 21.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,334 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 6.2% |
| White | 6,183 | 69.6% |
| Black | 2,003 | 22.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,583
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,526
- Poverty Rate
- 22.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,795
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,186 | 65.1% |
| Black | 2,623 | 20.8% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,435
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,563 | 24.3% |
| Republican | 2,610 | 40.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,262 | 35.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,923 | 45.4% |
| Female | 3,447 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,614 | 71.7% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 5.0% |
| Black | 1,153 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,510
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,633 | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 23.1% |
| Black | 623 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,612 | 55.1% |
| Female | 1,874 | 54.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,045 (36.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,349 (16.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,173
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $153,011
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $713
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.