County profile · Arkansas
Boone County, AR market data
How Boone County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 38,628
- +3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,363
- Median household income
- $55,143
- +21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $188,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,251
- Highest market score
- 70
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #220 of 1,771 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Boone County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Boone County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Boone County has an estimated 38,628 people and 15,363 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Boone County grew 3.3%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Boone County is $55,143, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Boone County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Of the business types scored in Boone County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); grocery and convenience stores (62); and convenience stores (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #220 of 1,771 scored counties.
Boone County is part of the Harrison area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (36% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Boone County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Boone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 70 | #220 of 1,771 | 6 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 196 | 20 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #712 of 2,402 | 25 | 16.3 | $3.4M | 99 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #709 of 2,261 | 10 | 6.5 | $8.4M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 58 | #746 of 2,200 | 17 | 11.1 | $664K | 76 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #1,012 of 2,358 | 34 | 22.1 | $1.4M | 59 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,093 of 2,272 | 31 | 20.2 | $1.3M | 106 | 19 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,192 of 2,057 | 18 | 11.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,111 of 1,889 | 11 | 7.2 | $4.4M | 106 | 9 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,241 of 2,090 | 14 | 9.1 | $3.5M | 68 | 24 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,493 of 2,385 | 68 | 44.3 | $173K | 81 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,081 of 1,707 | 12 | 7.8 | $3.2M | 67 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,385 of 2,222 | 21 | 13.7 | $2.3M | 76 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #961 of 1,530 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,013 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.6 | $712K | 71 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 43 | #1,261 of 2,070 | 11 | 7.2 | $7.6M | 82 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 42 | #891 of 1,356 | 6 | 3.9 | $2M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,533 of 2,405 | 71 | 46.2 | $682K | 103 | 27 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,534 of 2,405 | 135 | 87.9 | $359K | 97 | 62 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #868 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.3 | $2.9M | 93 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,541 of 2,088 | 24 | 15.6 | $339K | 51 | 3 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,672 of 2,229 | 38 | 24.7 | Index only | 125 | 26 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 38 | #1,019 of 1,461 | 7 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 36 | #1,367 of 1,792 | 14 | 9.1 | $581K | 45 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,389 of 1,769 | 13 | 8.5 | $904K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #1,141 of 1,490 | 7 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 88 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,846 of 2,176 | 33 | 21.5 | Index only | 115 | 20 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,064 of 1,328 | 8 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,618 of 2,063 | 17 | 11.1 | $2.8M | 77 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,773 of 2,210 | 38 | 24.7 | $651K | 74 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,934 of 2,401 | 77 | 50.1 | $187K | 70 | 25 |
| Roofing and gutters | 30 | #991 of 1,177 | 6 | 3.9 | $6.4M | 76 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #1,222 of 1,451 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,725 of 2,087 | 32 | 20.8 | $774K | 61 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,028 of 2,378 | 45 | 29.3 | $320K | 72 | 22 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 26 | #1,744 of 1,886 | 18 | 11.7 | $819K | 83 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 25 | #2,139 of 2,339 | 40 | 26.0 | $294K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,240 of 2,394 | 109 | 70.9 | $135K | 89 | 86 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 20 | #1,552 of 1,656 | 16 | 10.4 | $921K | 52 | 38 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 19 | #1,266 of 1,334 | 9 | 5.9 | $903K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 18 | #1,363 of 1,422 | 11 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 56 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $631K | 93 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 168 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | Index only | 132 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 118 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2.8M | 104 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $8.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $12.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $8.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Home inspectors | 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 | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Boone 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 | $14.4M | $936 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $47.7M | $3,106 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $48.4M | $3,153 | 77 |
| Groceries | $83.9M | $5,462 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.8M | $765 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5M | $324 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.1M | $529 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.7M | $959 | 74 |
| Pets | $11.3M | $735 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.8M | $1,611 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.1M | $2,678 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $38.4M | $2,501 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.7M | $1,282 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $206.1M | $13,417 | 81 |
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 Boone County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,628+3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 15,363
- Median age
- 42.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 590 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 65
- Median household income
- $55,143+21.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,107
- Median home value
- $188,900
- Jobs located here
- 14,251
- Daytime population
- 36,928Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Boone County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Boone County at 38,628 people in 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,363 households. Median household income rose 21.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Boone County, AR spend?
Households in Boone County spend about $206.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $83.9M on groceries and $48.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Boone County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Boone County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Boone County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); grocery and convenience stores (62); and convenience stores (61). Boone County ranks #220 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Boone County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Boone County is $55,143 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $188,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Boone County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (36% 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. 40 of the 56 business types have a score in Boone County, each ranked against other counties.
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