County profile · Arkansas
Conway County, AR market data
How Conway County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 21,393
- +3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 8,279
- Median household income
- $54,187
- +26.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $154,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,583
- Highest market score
- 70
- Insurance agencies, #459 of 2,272 scored counties
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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
Conway County has an estimated 21,393 people and 8,279 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Conway County grew 3.2%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Conway County is $54,187, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Conway County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Conway County, insurance agencies (70), real estate businesses (64) and real estate agents and brokers (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #459 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Conway County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Conway 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 | 70 | #459 of 2,272 | 9 | 10.9 | $2.4M | 189 | 8 |
| Real estate | 64 | #396 of 2,229 | 9 | 10.9 | Index only | 277 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #461 of 2,176 | 9 | 10.9 | Index only | 220 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #918 of 2,222 | 9 | 10.9 | $2.8M | 92 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #1,140 of 2,405 | 37 | 44.7 | $684K | 103 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,245 of 2,405 | 72 | 87.0 | $352K | 95 | 23 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,115 of 2,087 | 8 | 9.7 | $1.6M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,165 of 2,090 | 8 | 9.7 | $3.2M | 62 | 9 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,355 of 2,394 | 29 | 35.0 | $265K | 174 | 27 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,417 of 2,402 | 24 | 29.0 | $1.8M | 55 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #1,395 of 2,057 | 8 | 9.7 | $2.4M | 101 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 42 | #1,549 of 2,339 | 14 | 16.9 | $437K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #962 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.0 | $252K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,449 of 2,210 | 13 | 15.7 | $997K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,302 of 1,889 | 7 | 8.5 | $3.6M | 87 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,625 of 2,200 | 15 | 18.1 | $396K | 45 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,780 of 2,401 | 33 | 39.9 | $228K | 85 | 14 |
| Auto repair shops | 36 | #1,820 of 2,378 | 21 | 25.4 | $358K | 80 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 35 | #1,152 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,624 of 2,063 | 10 | 12.1 | $2.5M | 68 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,986 of 2,385 | 29 | 35.0 | $211K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,872 of 2,358 | 22 | 26.6 | $1.1M | 48 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #1,305 of 1,611 | 8 | 9.7 | $328K | 33 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 32 | #1,445 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.0 | $3.9M | 82 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 30 | #1,646 of 2,070 | 8 | 9.7 | $5.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,569 of 1,769 | 8 | 9.7 | $765K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 27 | #1,563 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.0 | $817K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 26 | #1,299 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.2M | 44 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 26 | #1,919 of 2,261 | 14 | 16.9 | $3.2M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 21 | #1,964 of 2,088 | 11 | 13.3 | $371K | 56 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 17 | #1,282 of 1,334 | 5 | 6.0 | $817K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 195 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 152 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 107 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $9.8M | Too few | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $19.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 | 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 |
| 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 Conway 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 | $7.5M | $907 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25M | $3,025 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $25.3M | $3,058 | 75 |
| Groceries | $44.3M | $5,356 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $739 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $493 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.7M | $929 | 72 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $717 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13M | $1,566 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.4M | $2,584 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.6M | $2,365 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.2M | $1,234 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $107.9M | $13,034 | 78 |
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 Conway County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,393+3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 8,279
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 552 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $54,187+26.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,745
- Median home value
- $154,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,583
- Daytime population
- 19,452Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Conway County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Conway County at 21,393 people in 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,279 households. Median household income rose 26.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Conway County, AR spend?
Households in Conway County spend about $107.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.3M on groceries and $25.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Conway County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Conway County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Conway County are for insurance agencies (70), real estate businesses (64) and real estate agents and brokers (62). Conway County ranks #459 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Conway County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Conway County is $54,187 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $154,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Conway County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (59% 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 Conway County, each ranked against other counties.
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