Howard County, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Howard County decreased by 1,750. In this period, the peak population was 14,453 in the year 2005. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14,283 | - | - |
| 2001 | 14,280 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2002 | 14,277 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2003 | 14,375 | 98 | 0.69% |
| 2004 | 14,344 | -31 | -0.22% |
| 2005 | 14,453 | 109 | 0.76% |
| 2006 | 14,340 | -113 | -0.78% |
| 2007 | 14,246 | -94 | -0.66% |
| 2008 | 14,437 | 191 | 1.34% |
| 2009 | 14,436 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 13,798 | -638 | -4.42% |
| 2011 | 13,817 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 13,676 | -141 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 13,541 | -135 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 13,489 | -52 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 13,332 | -157 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 13,347 | 15 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 13,361 | 14 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 13,297 | -64 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 13,219 | -78 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 12,757 | -462 | -3.49% |
| 2021 | 12,695 | -62 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 12,622 | -73 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 12,533 | -89 | -0.71% |
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Howard County, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Howard County's population decreased by 485 (3.40%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Howard County's population decreased by 1,041 (7.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Howard County's population decreased by 224 (1.76%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Howard County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 12,533.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howard County's population peaked in year 2005 at 14,453.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Howard County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 12,533.
Howard County, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Howard County grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 17 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Howard County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.53% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Howard County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.53% per year.
From 2007 to 2008 Howard County population grew the most, with an increase of 191 people (a 1.34% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Howard County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 638 people (a 4.42% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Howard County, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Howard County's population decreased by 162 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 73 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 89 (0.71%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Howard County, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Howard County decreased by 1,008 (7.44%). The population was highest at 13,489 in the year 2014 and lowest at 12,533 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)