Small-town market profile · Arkansas
Camden, AR area market data
How the Camden area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,363
- −3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 10,314
- Median household income
- $51,429
- +38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 10,630
- Highest market score
- 62
- Real estate, #111 of 536 scored small-town markets
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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
The Camden area has an estimated 26,363 people and 10,314 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Camden area declined 3.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Camden area is $51,429, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Camden area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Of the business types scored in the Camden area, real estate businesses (62), real estate agents and brokers (56) and insurance agencies (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #111 of 536 scored small-town markets.
The Camden area takes in 2 counties: Ouachita County and Calhoun County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (58% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Camden area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Camden area with other small-town markets 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 small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 62 | #111 of 536 | 11 | 10.7 | Index only | 284 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #174 of 533 | 11 | 10.7 | Index only | 226 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #232 of 537 | 15 | 14.5 | $1.7M | 134 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #289 of 538 | 86 | 83.4 | $370K | 100 | 32 |
| Pet businesses | 47 | #314 of 527 | 9 | 8.7 | $829K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #299 of 507 | 7 | 6.8 | $4.5M | 110 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #320 of 538 | 39 | 37.8 | $247K | 162 | 25 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #338 of 538 | 48 | 46.5 | $662K | 100 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #347 of 537 | 12 | 11.6 | $2.6M | 87 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #352 of 526 | 8 | 7.8 | $3.1M | 127 | 19 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #353 of 536 | 15 | 14.5 | $2M | 83 | 16 |
| Pizza | 40 | #354 of 520 | 8 | 7.8 | $4M | 78 | 16 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #359 of 526 | 7 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 140 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #376 of 538 | 40 | 38.8 | $223K | 83 | 12 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #280 of 365 | 7 | 6.8 | $266K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #426 of 538 | 24 | 23.3 | $371K | 84 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 31 | #367 of 458 | 7 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 77 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #380 of 454 | 6 | 5.8 | $565K | 56 | 5 |
| Gyms | 28 | #454 of 506 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 27 | #444 of 476 | 6 | 5.8 | $4.1M | 87 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 25 | #375 of 431 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 25 | #495 of 538 | 19 | 18.4 | $404K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #485 of 538 | 25 | 24.2 | $2.2M | 65 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #495 of 536 | 28 | 27.1 | $585K | 67 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #465 of 506 | 9 | 8.7 | $6.1M | 66 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 21 | #476 of 529 | 13 | 12.6 | $4.3M | 54 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 20 | #507 of 536 | 23 | 22.3 | $713K | 56 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #521 of 538 | 37 | 35.9 | $207K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 19 | #357 of 387 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 19 | #505 of 535 | 10 | 9.7 | $531K | 80 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 15 | #376 of 387 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 14 | #386 of 400 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 62 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 8 | #367 of 377 | 8 | 7.8 | $959K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 7 | #374 of 378 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.1M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $7.9M | 215 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3M | 96 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $4.3M | 256 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $2.6M | 292 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $12.4M | Too few | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.7M | Too few | 7 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
| Property management | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Camden area
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 | $8.9M | $864 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.6M | $2,870 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $31.8M | $3,081 | 76 |
| Groceries | $55.3M | $5,357 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.7M | $744 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.4M | $329 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.3M | $515 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.7M | $936 | 73 |
| Pets | $7.5M | $724 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.4M | $1,589 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $25.3M | $2,453 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.8M | $2,401 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.9M | $1,248 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $135.4M | $13,123 | 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 the Camden area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,363−3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 10,314
- Median age
- 44.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,361 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $51,429+38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $67,257
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Jobs located here
- 10,630
- Daytime population
- 26,023Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Camden, AR area growing?
Population estimates put the Camden area at 26,363 people in 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 10,314 households. Median household income rose 38.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Camden, AR area spend?
Households in the Camden area spend about $135.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $55.3M on groceries and $31.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Camden area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Camden, AR area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Camden area are for real estate businesses (62), real estate agents and brokers (56) and insurance agencies (53). The Camden area ranks #111 of 536 scored small-town markets for real estate businesses.
How does the Camden, AR area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Camden area is $51,429 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $104,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Camden area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (58% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (72% 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. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. 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. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in the Camden area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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