Howard County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Howard County, Arkansas
Howard County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
12,583
Median Age
38.8
Male Median
38.3
Female Median
39.1
Howard County, Arkansas Population Growth

Howard County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.7%%.
-8.7%% Growth
Howard County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Howard County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.8 | 12,583 |
| 2023 | 39.4 | 12,701 |
| 2022 | 39.7 | 12,779 |
| 2021 | 39.5 | 12,894 |
| 2020 | 39.6 | 13,267 |
| 2019 | 39.2 | 13,311 |
| 2018 | 38.8 | 13,389 |
| 2017 | 38.5 | 13,472 |
| 2016 | 38.6 | 13,487 |
| 2015 | 38.6 | 13,555 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 13,685 |
| 2013 | 36.9 | 13,748 |
| 2012 | 37.1 | 13,790 |
| 2011 | 38.8 | 13,786 |
| 2010 | 38.8 | 13,778 |
Howard County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 19.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 18.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Howard County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 46.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Howard County, Arkansas
The median age in Howard County, Arkansas is 38.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Howard County, Arkansas is 12,583.
In Howard County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Howard County, Arkansas has remained stable.