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Howard County, Arkansas

FIPS 05061 · Pop. 12,583
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$45,603
Median Income
5.4%
Unemployment
5,463
Labor Force
16.2%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / Arkansas / Howard County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$45,603
Per Capita
$25,569
Mean Household
$62,719
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Median Income Comparison
Howard County$45,603
State Average$67,587
National$75,149

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 39
39 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
88 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 88.6%
16 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 33.7%
6 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.1%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
12,583
Population
5,463
Labor Force
Employed
5,155
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Mean Commute
19.8 min
Work From Home
3.0%
Howard County is home to 12,583 residents with a median household income of $45,603, below both state and national medians. The workforce of 5,463 shows 16.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates. National/state benchmarks from ACS 2023.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Manufacturing		 2,604 $44,445
2Retail Trade		 527 $32,549
3Accommodation & Food Services		 311 $18,310
4Transportation & Warehousing		 204 $61,299
5Construction		 176 $68,656
6Finance & Insurance		 106 $53,064
7Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 104 $38,571
8Wholesale Trade		 64 $67,315
9Utilities		 34 $102,371
10Real Estate & Rental/Leasing		 30 $31,246
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
94.55x
257
Utilities
3.75x
39
Health care and social assistance
3.12x
1,065
Accommodation and food services
1.52x
338

Attraction Opportunities — Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 — below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.25x
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 employed
0.41x
Information
24 employed
0.43x
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Howard County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment — node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$153,900
Median Home Value
$690
Rent/Mo
72.5%
Owner-Occ
17.4%
Vacancy
3.4x
Home Value to Income Ratio

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$632/mo
1 Bedroom
$673/mo
2 Bedroom
$883/mo
3 Bedroom
$1059/mo
4 Bedroom
$1272/mo

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
6,978
Working Age (18-64)
78% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
19.8 min
Work From Home
3.0%
Bachelor's+
16.2%
HS Diploma+
87.7%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
22.9%
Elevated retirement risk — above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Housing
Workforce
Median Income
$45,603
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Population
12,583
Unemployment
5.4%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Manufacturing
2,604
Retail Trade
527
Accommodation & Food Services
311
Transportation & Warehousing
204
Construction
176
Housing
$153,900
Home Value
$690
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026