County profile · Arkansas
Clay County, AR market data
How Clay County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,052
- −3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,021
- Median household income
- $51,481
- +38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $94,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,028
- Highest market score
- 54
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #974 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
Clay County has an estimated 14,052 people and 6,021 households. Population estimates show Clay County declined 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Clay County is $51,481, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Clay County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Of the business types scored in Clay County, fast food and sandwich shops (54), gas stations (52) and restaurants and cafes (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #974 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Clay County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 54 | #974 of 2,222 | 5 | 8.3 | $3.6M | 117 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,053 of 2,358 | 5 | 8.3 | $3.5M | 145 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,257 of 2,405 | 40 | 66.4 | $447K | 121 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,667 of 2,339 | 8 | 13.3 | $544K | 127 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,703 of 2,394 | 24 | 39.9 | $228K | 150 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,799 of 2,385 | 14 | 23.3 | $311K | 146 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 33 | #1,715 of 2,272 | 13 | 21.6 | $1.1M | 91 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,974 of 2,378 | 13 | 21.6 | $396K | 89 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 31 | #2,002 of 2,401 | 25 | 41.5 | $206K | 77 | 7 |
| Pizza | 28 | #1,853 of 2,090 | 10 | 16.6 | $1.8M | 35 | 4 |
| Real estate | 28 | #2,115 of 2,229 | 12 | 19.9 | Index only | 148 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,143 of 2,405 | 28 | 46.5 | $638K | 96 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 24 | #2,125 of 2,402 | 16 | 26.6 | $2M | 59 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 21 | #2,147 of 2,176 | 12 | 19.9 | Index only | 118 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 20 | #2,024 of 2,261 | 7 | 11.6 | $4.5M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 11 | #2,004 of 2,070 | 7 | 11.6 | $4.5M | 49 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 10 | #1,582 of 1,611 | 6 | 10.0 | $286K | 29 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $2.3M | 261 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $4.5M | 121 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 139 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.5M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $333K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $7M | Too few | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $17.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14M | Too few | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| 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 Clay 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 | $5.1M | $855 | 89 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.3M | $2,867 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $17.9M | $2,969 | 73 |
| Groceries | $31.8M | $5,290 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.4M | $723 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7M | $285 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.8M | $463 | 47 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.5M | $910 | 71 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $690 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.2M | $1,528 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $14.9M | $2,477 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14M | $2,333 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.3M | $1,216 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $77.2M | $12,819 | 77 |
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 Clay County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,052−3.3% since 2020
- Households
- 6,021
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 639 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $51,481+38.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $64,802
- Median home value
- $94,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,028
- Daytime population
- 11,822Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Clay County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Clay County at 14,052 people in 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,021 households. Median household income rose 38.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Clay County, AR spend?
Households in Clay County spend about $77.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $31.8M on groceries and $17.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Clay County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (47).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Clay County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Clay County are for fast food and sandwich shops (54), gas stations (52) and restaurants and cafes (48). Clay County ranks #974 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Clay County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Clay County is $51,481 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $94,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Clay County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (53% 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. 17 of the 56 business types have a score in Clay County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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