County profile · Arkansas
Arkansas County, AR market data
How Arkansas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 15,836
- −7.4% since 2020
- Households
- 6,705
- Median household income
- $53,164
- +13.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $138,100
- Jobs located here
- 8,856
- Highest market score
- 43
- Real estate agents and brokers, #1,400 of 2,176 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Arkansas County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Arkansas County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Arkansas County has an estimated 15,836 people and 6,705 households. Population estimates show Arkansas County declined 7.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Arkansas County is $53,164, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 13.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Arkansas County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Of the business types scored in Arkansas County, real estate agents and brokers (43); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (40); and dentists and orthodontists (37) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #1,400 of 2,176 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Arkansas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Arkansas County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #1,400 of 2,176 | 7 | 10.4 | Index only | 231 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,496 of 2,210 | 9 | 13.4 | $1.2M | 134 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,392 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 128 | 4 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,763 of 2,229 | 10 | 14.9 | Index only | 203 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 34 | #1,587 of 2,087 | 8 | 11.9 | $1.3M | 104 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,749 of 2,057 | 6 | 8.9 | $2.7M | 110 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,131 of 2,385 | 25 | 37.3 | $200K | 94 | 3 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,815 of 2,090 | 5 | 7.5 | $4.1M | 82 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 25 | #2,205 of 2,394 | 36 | 53.7 | $175K | 115 | 19 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,971 of 2,272 | 15 | 22.4 | $1.1M | 84 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 23 | #1,764 of 1,889 | 5 | 7.5 | $4.1M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,069 of 2,200 | 9 | 13.4 | $538K | 61 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 21 | #1,955 of 2,063 | 6 | 8.9 | $3.5M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #2,009 of 2,261 | 7 | 10.4 | $5.2M | 65 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,250 of 2,378 | 17 | 25.4 | $326K | 73 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 19 | #1,411 of 1,472 | 7 | 10.4 | $149K | 22 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #1,585 of 1,656 | 6 | 8.9 | $1.1M | 59 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,318 of 2,401 | 28 | 41.8 | $198K | 74 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 16 | #2,350 of 2,405 | 70 | 104.4 | $296K | 80 | 30 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 16 | #2,363 of 2,405 | 44 | 65.6 | $471K | 71 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 15 | #1,949 of 2,070 | 6 | 8.9 | $6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,135 of 2,222 | 12 | 17.9 | $1.7M | 57 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 14 | #1,737 of 1,769 | 6 | 8.9 | $833K | 95 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 13 | #2,288 of 2,339 | 14 | 20.9 | $357K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 13 | #2,302 of 2,358 | 15 | 22.4 | $1.2M | 52 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 13 | #2,322 of 2,402 | 21 | 31.3 | $1.7M | 51 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 4 | #2,084 of 2,088 | 9 | 13.4 | $376K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 1 | #1,334 of 1,334 | 5 | 7.5 | $677K | 34 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 45 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $847K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.2M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 66 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $5.4M | 113 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 59 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $8M | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $2.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $16.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Arkansas County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.5M | $825 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18.5M | $2,755 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $20.7M | $3,089 | 76 |
| Groceries | $36.1M | $5,377 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $746 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $321 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $505 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $941 | 73 |
| Pets | $4.8M | $722 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,580 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.8M | $2,357 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.1M | $2,400 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,246 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $88M | $13,131 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Arkansas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 15,836−7.4% since 2020
- Households
- 6,705
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 992 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 17
- Median household income
- $53,164+13.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,504
- Median home value
- $138,100
- Jobs located here
- 8,856
- Daytime population
- 18,148Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Arkansas County?
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Questions
How fast is Arkansas County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Arkansas County at 15,836 people in 2025, down 7.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,705 households. Median household income rose 13.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Arkansas County, AR spend?
Households in Arkansas County spend about $88M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $36.1M on groceries and $20.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Arkansas County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Arkansas County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Arkansas County are for real estate agents and brokers (43); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (40); and dentists and orthodontists (37). Arkansas County ranks #1,400 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
How does Arkansas County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Arkansas County is $53,164 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 7.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $138,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Arkansas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Arkansas County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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