Howard County Demographics
A map of Howard County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,982 | 62.4% |
Black | 2,626 | 20.5% |
Hispanic | 1,517 | 11.9% |
Multiracial | 491 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 107 | 0.8% |
Asian | 62 | 0.5% |
Howard County, Arkansas had a population of 12,785 in 2020. It was 62.4% White, 20.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Howard County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Howard County is the 54th most populous county of the 75 counties in Arkansas.
Howard County's White Population
7,982 residents of Howard County identify as White, or 62.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Howard County slightly less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #56 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more White than neighboring Sevier County (53% White), and Hempstead County (52.6% White). Howard County is less White than neighboring Pike County (83.8% White), Little River County (71.5% White), and Polk County (83.7% White).
Howard County's Black Population
2,626 residents of Howard County identify as Black, or 20.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Howard County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more Black than neighboring Sevier County (3.5% Black), Pike County (2.3% Black), Little River County (18% Black), and Polk County (0.2% Black). Howard County is less Black than neighboring Hempstead County (28.1% Black).
Howard County's Asian Population
62 residents of Howard County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Howard County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more Asian than neighboring Sevier County (0.4% Asian), Pike County (0.2% Asian), Little River County (0.2% Asian), and Hempstead County (0.4% Asian).
Howard County's Hispanic Population
1,517 residents of Howard County identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Howard County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pike County (8.2% Hispanic), Little River County (3.4% Hispanic), and Polk County (6.6% Hispanic). Howard County is less Hispanic than neighboring Sevier County (34.8% Hispanic), and Hempstead County (14.7% Hispanic).
Howard County's Native American/Other Population
107 residents of Howard County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Howard County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hempstead County (0.6% Native American/Other). Howard County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sevier County (3.6% Native American/Other), Pike County (1.1% Native American/Other), Little River County (1.6% Native American/Other), and Polk County (2.1% Native American/Other).
Howard County's Multiracial Population
491 residents of Howard County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Howard County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Howard County is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Howard County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hempstead County (3.4% Multiracial). Howard County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sevier County (4.8% Multiracial), Pike County (4.4% Multiracial), Little River County (5.4% Multiracial), and Polk County (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.