Howard County GIS Maps
Howard County, Arkansas, has 12,785 residents and covers 588.6 square miles. The population declined 7.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Howard County is 05061.
Nashville is the county's largest population center. Howard County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 33 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Howard County Trends
- Population
- 12,785▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,279▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Howard County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Howard County Population
Howard County had 12,785 residents in 2020. That was 7.3% lower than in 2010. Howard County had 1,515 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Nashville is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 32% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 22 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Nashville, Dierks and Mineral Springs.
Population Trend in Howard County AR
Howard County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Howard County Zip Codes
Howard County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Nashville (71852), Dierks (71833) and Mineral Springs (71851). Nashville is the largest zip by population, with about 9,856 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 107% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Howard County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71852 | Nashville | 9,856 | ▾ -2.4% |
| 71833 | Dierks | 1,948 | ▾ -14.6% |
| 71851 | Mineral Springs | 1,919 | ▾ -14.4% |
| 71971 | Umpire | 440 | ▾ -14.2% |
| 71831 | Columbus | 124 | ▾ -83.2% |
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Howard County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Howard County Demographics
Howard County has a median age of 39.4, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 25.9% of residents are under 18, while 18.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Howard County AR
Median Age
39.4
Under 18
25.9%
Age 65+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
16.7%
Howard County School Districts
Howard County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,279 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Nashville, Cossatot River and South Pike County. Those three districts account for about 78% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Howard County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville School District | 1,786 | 41.7% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Cossatot River School District | 855 | 20% | ▾ -1.6% |
| South Pike County School District | 696 | 16.3% | ▴ 3.7% |
| Dierks School District | 541 | 12.6% | ▴ 4.4% |
| Mineral Springs School District | 401 | 9.4% | ▴ 1.5% |
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Howard County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Howard County Housing & Real Estate
Howard County has a median home value of $135,400 and a median gross rent of $702. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $207,125 and homes spent about 139 days on the market.
Howard County Housing Mix
Howard County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Howard County Housing Trends
Howard County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Howard County, AR
Howard County has 573 business listings across 219 categories. The largest categories in Howard County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (47, 8.2%), Baptist Church (14, 2.4%), and Gas Stations (12, 2.1%). The full Howard County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Howard County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Howard County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 47 | 8.2% |
| Baptist Church | 14 | 2.4% |
| Gas Stations | 12 | 2.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 12 | 2.1% |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 | 2.1% |
| Money Transfer Services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Religious Organization | 9 | 1.6% |
| Public Service And Government | 8 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 1.4% |
| Grocery Stores | 7 | 1.2% |
Howard County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Castleberry Accounting | Accountant | Nashville |
| Starch Creek Ranch | Active Life | Mineral Springs |
| D & J Equipment | Agricultural Service | Nashville |
| Farm Credit of Western Arkansas - Nashville | Agriculture Association | Nashville |
| Howard County Airport | Airport | Howard County |
| Pafford EMS Nashville Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Nashville |
| Western Sizzlin | American Restaurants | Nashville |
| Repairs Unlimited | Appliance Repair Service | Nashville |
| Just Jess Freshies | Arts And Crafts | Nashville |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Mineral Springs |
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Howard County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Howard County Basemaps
Howard County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Howard County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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