County profile · Arkansas
Carroll County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Carroll County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 29,263
- +3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,347
- Median household income
- $54,230
- +17.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Jobs located here
- 11,469
- Highest market score
- 70
- Dentists and orthodontists, #265 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 29,263 people live in Carroll County, in 11,347 households. Population estimates show Carroll County grew 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Carroll County is $54,230 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Carroll County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Carroll County are for dentists and orthodontists (70), gas stations (70) and auto repair and car care businesses (69). Carroll County ranks #265 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
For its number of households, Carroll County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Carroll County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #265 of 1,886 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 186 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #410 of 2,358 | 15 | 13.2 | $2.4M | 102 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #388 of 2,401 | 33 | 29.1 | $334K | 124 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 67 | #560 of 2,272 | 16 | 14.1 | $2M | 156 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 66 | #491 of 2,378 | 19 | 16.7 | $580K | 130 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 61 | #549 of 2,088 | 7 | 6.2 | $885K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #959 of 2,394 | 48 | 42.3 | $229K | 150 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #707 of 1,530 | 5 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 88 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 51 | #810 of 1,707 | 6 | 5.3 | $4.7M | 99 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #766 of 1,472 | 5 | 4.4 | $380K | 56 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,380 of 2,339 | 21 | 18.5 | $416K | 97 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,276 of 2,057 | 13 | 11.5 | $2.2M | 89 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #1,335 of 2,261 | 12 | 10.6 | $5.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,524 of 2,229 | 32 | 28.2 | Index only | 110 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,695 of 2,176 | 30 | 26.4 | Index only | 93 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,823 of 2,385 | 45 | 39.7 | $194K | 91 | 8 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,051 of 1,356 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.5M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,822 of 2,222 | 19 | 16.7 | $1.9M | 62 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 31 | #1,849 of 2,200 | 17 | 15.0 | $496K | 57 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 31 | #1,931 of 2,402 | 35 | 30.8 | $1.8M | 52 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,630 of 1,889 | 24 | 21.2 | $1.5M | 36 | 6 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,800 of 2,090 | 14 | 12.3 | $2.6M | 51 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,802 of 2,063 | 30 | 26.4 | $1.2M | 33 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 28 | #1,252 of 1,485 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 52 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 27 | #1,247 of 1,422 | 6 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 76 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #1,956 of 2,210 | 39 | 34.4 | $474K | 54 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 25 | #1,641 of 1,769 | 15 | 13.2 | $582K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,876 of 2,087 | 30 | 26.4 | $616K | 48 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,852 of 2,070 | 15 | 13.2 | $4.1M | 45 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,314 of 2,405 | 224 | 197.4 | $161K | 44 | 76 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 19 | #2,337 of 2,405 | 116 | 102.2 | $312K | 47 | 47 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $953K | 95 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 89 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $1.5M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 83 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 154 | 10 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.5 | $7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $9.4M | 78 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 166 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $6.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 290 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $2.1M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.6 | $2.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $18.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Carroll 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 | $11M | $971 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.4M | $3,207 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $36.2M | $3,187 | 78 |
| Groceries | $62.1M | $5,472 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.7M | $769 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $336 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.2M | $546 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $11M | $967 | 75 |
| Pets | $8.4M | $744 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $18.5M | $1,628 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.4M | $2,763 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $28.1M | $2,480 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.6M | $1,287 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $152.5M | $13,440 | 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 Carroll County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 29,263+3.6% since 2020
- Households
- 11,347
- Median age
- 44.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 630 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 45
- Median household income
- $54,230+17.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,165
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Jobs located here
- 11,469
- Daytime population
- 28,358Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Carroll County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Carroll County at 29,263 people in 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 11,347 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Carroll County, AR spend?
Households in Carroll County spend about $152.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $62.1M on groceries and $36.4M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Carroll County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Carroll County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Carroll County, dentists and orthodontists (70), gas stations (70) and auto repair and car care businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #265 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does Carroll County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Carroll County is $54,230, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $210,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest 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. 31 of the 56 business types have a score in Carroll County, each ranked against other counties.
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