County profile · Arkansas
Columbia County, AR market data
How Columbia County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 21,894
- −3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 8,409
- Median household income
- $55,334
- +52.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $152,100
- Jobs located here
- 7,940
- Highest market score
- 47
- Insurance agencies, #1,214 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Columbia County has an estimated 21,894 people and 8,409 households. Population estimates show Columbia County declined 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Columbia County is $55,334, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 52.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Columbia County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Of the business types scored in Columbia County, insurance agencies (47), pet businesses (45) and HVAC and plumbing companies (37) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #1,214 of 2,272 scored counties.
Columbia County is part of the Magnolia area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for child care centers and preschools (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Columbia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,214 of 2,272 | 14 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 126 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,313 of 2,200 | 7 | 8.3 | $883K | 101 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,300 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.9 | $4.1M | 85 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 36 | #1,813 of 2,401 | 37 | 44.0 | $213K | 79 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #1,477 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.3 | $1.1M | 117 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #1,695 of 2,057 | 10 | 11.9 | $2M | 84 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,844 of 2,378 | 22 | 26.2 | $359K | 81 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,602 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.1 | $4.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,961 of 2,229 | 16 | 19.0 | Index only | 161 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,968 of 2,405 | 46 | 54.7 | $575K | 87 | 10 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 31 | #2,037 of 2,394 | 40 | 47.6 | $201K | 132 | 23 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,275 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.9 | $272K | 40 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 26 | #2,105 of 2,176 | 16 | 19.0 | Index only | 128 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,117 of 2,358 | 24 | 28.5 | $1.1M | 45 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 23 | #1,350 of 1,530 | 5 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 21 | #2,293 of 2,385 | 50 | 59.5 | $127K | 60 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #2,044 of 2,261 | 11 | 13.1 | $4.1M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 19 | #2,299 of 2,405 | 85 | 101.1 | $311K | 84 | 38 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #2,245 of 2,402 | 25 | 29.7 | $1.8M | 54 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 15 | #1,853 of 1,889 | 8 | 9.5 | $3.3M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 15 | #2,022 of 2,088 | 15 | 17.8 | $302K | 46 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 14 | #1,738 of 1,769 | 8 | 9.5 | $794K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 14 | #2,285 of 2,339 | 28 | 33.3 | $227K | 53 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 13 | #1,307 of 1,327 | 5 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 51 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 13 | #2,174 of 2,210 | 25 | 29.7 | $543K | 62 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | 12 | #1,392 of 1,422 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.3M | 56 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 12 | #1,991 of 2,070 | 11 | 13.1 | $4.1M | 44 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 11 | #2,064 of 2,087 | 20 | 23.8 | $679K | 53 | 9 |
| Barbershops | 8 | #1,318 of 1,356 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 8 | #1,764 of 1,792 | 7 | 8.3 | $647K | 50 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 7 | #2,208 of 2,222 | 19 | 22.6 | $1.4M | 46 | 23 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 6 | #1,287 of 1,302 | 5 | 5.9 | $1.6M | 51 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 6 | #1,601 of 1,611 | 13 | 15.5 | $225K | 22 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 5 | #1,319 of 1,328 | 7 | 8.3 | $907K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 3 | #1,330 of 1,334 | 7 | 8.3 | $647K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $5.1M | 42 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.7M | 158 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $3.5M | 121 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $8.8M | 173 | 23 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.7M | 150 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $13.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $20.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.5M | Too few | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Columbia 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 | $7.9M | $939 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26M | $3,096 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $26.4M | $3,145 | 77 |
| Groceries | $45.4M | $5,402 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.4M | $755 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $347 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5M | $538 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $8M | $955 | 74 |
| Pets | $6.2M | $735 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.6M | $1,615 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.2M | $2,644 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.3M | $2,417 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.6M | $1,265 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $111.4M | $13,253 | 80 |
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 Columbia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,894−3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 8,409
- Median age
- 36.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 766 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $55,334+52.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,996
- Median home value
- $152,100
- Jobs located here
- 7,940
- Daytime population
- 21,908Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Columbia County?
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Questions
How fast is Columbia County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Columbia County at 21,894 people in 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,409 households. Median household income rose 52.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Columbia County, AR spend?
Households in Columbia County spend about $111.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.4M on groceries and $26.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Columbia County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Columbia County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Columbia County are for insurance agencies (47), pet businesses (45) and HVAC and plumbing companies (37). Columbia County ranks #1,214 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Columbia County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Columbia County is $55,334 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $152,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Columbia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for child care centers and preschools (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (51% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Columbia County, each ranked against other counties.
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