Howard County sits at the crossroads of agriculture, manufacturing, and small-town living. Centered around Nashville, it combines steady economic growth with a strong sense of community and opportunity.
Located along U.S. Highways 278 and 371, the county connects easily to Texarkana and Little Rock. Reliable infrastructure and ongoing broadband expansion support both established industries and new business development.
Forestry, poultry, and food manufacturing anchor the economy, supported by training programs at UA Cossatot’s Nashville campus. With its skilled workforce and collaborative spirit, Howard County continues to grow as a place where business and community thrive together.
Major Employers
- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
- Tyson Foods
- Howard Memorial Hospital
- Nashville Public Schools
- Weyerhaeuser
Demographics
- White (non-Hispanic): 7,982 62.43%
- Black or African American (non-Hispanic): 2,626 20.54%
- Native American: 82 0.64%
- Asian: 62 0.48%
- Pacific Islander: 4 0.03%
- Other / Mixed: 512 4.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1,517 11.87%
Major Highways
U.S. Highway 70
U.S. Highway 278
U.S. Highway 371
Highway 26
Highway 27
Highway 84
For More Information
Developing Howard County
Vanessa Weeks
1558 US 371 #406
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 584-1358
(870) 784-3548
vweeks@cccua.edu