Howard County, Arkansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Graduate Degree

5.5%

Population 25+

8,315

Howard County, Arkansas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Howard County, Arkansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.3%1,021
High School Graduate
41.0%3,407
Some College / Associate's
30.5%2,538
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%891
Graduate Degree
5.5%458

Howard County, Arkansas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Howard County, Arkansas

Approximately 16.2% of adults in Howard County, Arkansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Howard County, Arkansas has increased by 3.8 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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