County profile · Arkansas
Ashley County, AR market data
How Ashley County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,831
- −5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,356
- Median household income
- $44,266
- −1.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $91,900
- Jobs located here
- 5,531
- Highest market score
- 52
- Gas stations, #1,056 of 2,358 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Ashley County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Ashley County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Ashley County has an estimated 17,831 people and 7,356 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Ashley County declined 5.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Ashley County is $44,266, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median fell 1.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ashley County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Of the business types scored in Ashley County, gas stations (52), real estate businesses (46) and restaurants and cafes (46) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #1,056 of 2,358 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ashley County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ashley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,056 of 2,358 | 7 | 9.5 | $2.8M | 119 | 7 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,252 of 2,229 | 5 | 6.8 | Index only | 414 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,337 of 2,405 | 46 | 62.5 | $440K | 119 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,352 of 2,057 | 7 | 9.5 | $2.3M | 95 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,522 of 2,405 | 28 | 38.1 | $723K | 109 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 41 | #1,214 of 1,771 | 6 | 8.2 | $1.4M | 83 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,544 of 2,272 | 15 | 20.4 | $1.1M | 90 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,832 of 2,394 | 31 | 42.1 | $203K | 133 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 30 | #1,833 of 2,222 | 7 | 9.5 | $2.9M | 95 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 27 | #1,449 of 1,656 | 7 | 9.5 | $898K | 50 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 27 | #1,783 of 2,087 | 7 | 9.5 | $1.5M | 120 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 26 | #2,126 of 2,378 | 13 | 17.7 | $450K | 101 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,322 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.8 | $252K | 37 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 25 | #2,165 of 2,401 | 27 | 36.7 | $217K | 81 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 24 | #2,140 of 2,402 | 26 | 35.3 | $1.4M | 42 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,067 of 2,210 | 13 | 17.7 | $819K | 93 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 14 | #1,560 of 1,611 | 7 | 9.5 | $278K | 28 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 6 | #1,885 of 1,889 | 7 | 9.5 | $2.9M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 6 | #2,235 of 2,261 | 12 | 16.3 | $3.1M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 5 | #2,081 of 2,088 | 7 | 9.5 | $432K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 4 | #2,383 of 2,385 | 32 | 43.5 | $154K | 73 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 3 | #2,062 of 2,070 | 10 | 13.6 | $3.7M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 2 | #2,336 of 2,339 | 21 | 28.5 | $235K | 55 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 47 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $4M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.2M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.4 | $1.2M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $3.5M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $5.4M | 113 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2.8M | 96 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 179 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | Index only | 549 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $10.1M | Too few | 14 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Roofing and gutters | 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 |
Household spending in Ashley 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 | $5.9M | $795 | 83 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.9M | $2,703 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $20.2M | $2,750 | 68 |
| Groceries | $37.1M | $5,044 | 80 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.9M | $672 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.9M | $264 | 46 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3M | $412 | 42 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.3M | $855 | 66 |
| Pets | $4.7M | $641 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,447 | 70 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17M | $2,316 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.1M | $2,185 | 72 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,141 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $89.7M | $12,198 | 73 |
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 Ashley County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,831−5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,356
- Median age
- 43.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 926 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $44,266−1.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $58,274
- Median home value
- $91,900
- Jobs located here
- 5,531
- Daytime population
- 17,238Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Ashley County?
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Questions
How fast is Ashley County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Ashley County at 17,831 people in 2025, down 5.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,356 households. Median household income fell 1.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ashley County, AR spend?
Households in Ashley County spend about $89.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.1M on groceries and $20.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ashley County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ashley County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ashley County are for gas stations (52), real estate businesses (46) and restaurants and cafes (46). Ashley County ranks #1,056 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
How does Ashley County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ashley County is $44,266 a year, 45% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $91,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ashley County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (50% 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. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Ashley County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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