County profile · Arkansas
Crawford County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Crawford County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 62,657
- +4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 23,357
- Median household income
- $64,132
- +37.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $182,800
- Jobs located here
- 18,875
- Highest market score
- 79
- Landscaping and lawn care, #84 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 62,657 people live in Crawford County, in 23,357 households. Population estimates put the population change in Crawford County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Crawford County is $64,132 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 37.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Crawford County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Crawford County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (79); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (76); and pet businesses (71). Crawford County ranks #84 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Crawford County is part of the Fort Smith metro area. For its number of households, Crawford County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (57% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Crawford County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 79 | #84 of 1,493 | 6 | 2.6 | $5.2M | 178 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 76 | #114 of 1,771 | 12 | 5.1 | $2.6M | 155 | 25 |
| Pet businesses | 71 | #263 of 2,200 | 23 | 9.8 | $798K | 91 | 4 |
| Real estate | 68 | #269 of 2,229 | 29 | 12.4 | Index only | 259 | 24 |
| Gas stations | 65 | #578 of 2,358 | 40 | 17.1 | $1.8M | 77 | 21 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 64 | #426 of 1,889 | 16 | 6.9 | $4.9M | 118 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 64 | #578 of 2,070 | 15 | 6.4 | $8.8M | 95 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #413 of 2,176 | 25 | 10.7 | Index only | 239 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #470 of 1,886 | 15 | 6.4 | $1.6M | 159 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 62 | #472 of 1,530 | 8 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 112 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #481 of 1,656 | 10 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 132 | 21 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 60 | #752 of 2,405 | 102 | 43.7 | $764K | 115 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #763 of 2,405 | 179 | 76.6 | $435K | 117 | 85 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #768 of 2,261 | 21 | 9.0 | $6.3M | 80 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 60 | #788 of 2,272 | 42 | 18.0 | $1.5M | 120 | 24 |
| Barbershops | 59 | #462 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.0 | $2.7M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #721 of 2,087 | 25 | 10.7 | $1.6M | 124 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #747 of 2,210 | 31 | 13.3 | $1.3M | 144 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 59 | #845 of 2,402 | 50 | 21.4 | $2.6M | 78 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #856 of 2,394 | 79 | 33.8 | $297K | 195 | 58 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #614 of 1,451 | 11 | 4.7 | $2M | 81 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #984 of 2,339 | 48 | 20.6 | $392K | 91 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #916 of 2,063 | 24 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 88 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #710 of 1,328 | 12 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 94 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,073 of 2,088 | 28 | 12.0 | $483K | 73 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,189 of 2,385 | 91 | 39.0 | $207K | 97 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 50 | #1,194 of 2,378 | 55 | 23.5 | $408K | 92 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 49 | #693 of 1,302 | 6 | 2.6 | $3.9M | 125 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,220 of 2,222 | 28 | 12.0 | $2.8M | 91 | 46 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,309 of 2,401 | 96 | 41.1 | $234K | 87 | 34 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 47 | #721 of 1,327 | 8 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 91 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 47 | #959 of 1,707 | 15 | 6.4 | $4M | 85 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,234 of 2,057 | 29 | 12.4 | $2.1M | 86 | 44 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,118 of 1,792 | 19 | 8.1 | $712K | 55 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #727 of 1,177 | 11 | 4.7 | $5.5M | 65 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #917 of 1,461 | 12 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 39 | #964 of 1,334 | 8 | 3.4 | $1.7M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,484 of 2,090 | 24 | 10.3 | $3.2M | 64 | 46 |
| Child care and preschools | 37 | #1,165 of 1,611 | 12 | 5.1 | $691K | 69 | 17 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #1,069 of 1,422 | 10 | 4.3 | $2.3M | 98 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 34 | #1,442 of 1,769 | 24 | 10.3 | $783K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $9.8M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $7.8M | 76 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | Index only | 146 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $4.6M | 169 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $7.8M | 327 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $20.2M | 169 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $1.1M | 164 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $6.1M | 135 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $15.6M | Too few | 9 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $39.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $13.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Crawford 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 | $22.4M | $961 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $73.7M | $3,153 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $77.9M | $3,337 | 82 |
| Groceries | $131.9M | $5,648 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $18.8M | $805 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.3M | $355 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.5M | $580 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $23.5M | $1,005 | 78 |
| Pets | $18.4M | $786 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $39.3M | $1,683 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $63.3M | $2,710 | 138 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $60.7M | $2,600 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.2M | $1,335 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $325.1M | $13,919 | 84 |
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 Crawford County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 62,657+4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 23,357
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 595 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 103
- Median household income
- $64,132+37.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,026
- Median home value
- $182,800
- Jobs located here
- 18,875
- Daytime population
- 56,330Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Crawford County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Crawford County at 62,657 people in 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 23,357 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 37.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Crawford County, AR spend?
Households in Crawford County spend about $325.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $131.9M on groceries and $77.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Crawford County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 138, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Crawford County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Crawford County, landscaping and lawn care companies (79); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (76); and pet businesses (71) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #84 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Crawford County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Crawford County is $64,132, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $182,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (57% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Crawford County, each ranked against other counties.
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