County profile · Arkansas
Faulkner County, AR market data
How Faulkner County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 133,979
- +8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 49,309
- Median household income
- $67,289
- +27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $232,700
- Jobs located here
- 44,769
- Highest market score
- 86
- House cleaning, #14 of 847 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
Faulkner County has an estimated 133,979 people and 49,309 households. Population estimates put the population change in Faulkner County from 2020 to 2025 at +8.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Faulkner County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Of the business types scored in Faulkner County, house cleaning businesses (86), grocery and convenience stores (83) and convenience stores (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #14 of 847 scored counties.
Faulkner County is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for car washes and detailers (71% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Faulkner County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Faulkner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 86 | #14 of 847 | 6 | 1.2 | $11.6M | 182 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 83 | #136 of 2,402 | 73 | 14.8 | $3.9M | 116 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 81 | #140 of 2,261 | 26 | 5.3 | $11.1M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 80 | #201 of 2,070 | 25 | 5.1 | $11.5M | 124 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 74 | #154 of 1,771 | 36 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 115 | 60 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #184 of 1,493 | 23 | 4.7 | $3M | 104 | 40 |
| Pet stores | 72 | #140 of 974 | 8 | 1.6 | $5.2M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #118 of 887 | 11 | 2.2 | Index only | 167 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 70 | #413 of 2,358 | 69 | 14.0 | $2.2M | 91 | 46 |
| Laundromats | 69 | #164 of 785 | 5 | 1.0 | $17.7M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #241 of 1,302 | 15 | 3.0 | $3.5M | 112 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #248 of 1,707 | 22 | 4.5 | $6.2M | 130 | 48 |
| Property management | 67 | #178 of 910 | 10 | 2.0 | Index only | 129 | 15 |
| Pest control | 60 | #222 of 699 | 7 | 1.4 | $10M | 97 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 57 | #549 of 1,472 | 13 | 2.6 | $431K | 64 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #878 of 2,405 | 274 | 55.6 | $642K | 97 | 68 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #595 of 1,485 | 22 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 69 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #954 of 2,272 | 80 | 16.2 | $1.6M | 127 | 87 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #733 of 1,611 | 25 | 5.1 | $816K | 81 | 30 |
| Home repair trades | 54 | #853 of 2,057 | 60 | 12.2 | $2.3M | 93 | 106 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #928 of 2,200 | 69 | 14.0 | $602K | 69 | 27 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #662 of 1,461 | 23 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 71 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 53 | #1,065 of 2,405 | 461 | 93.5 | $382K | 103 | 218 |
| Roofing and gutters | 51 | #575 of 1,177 | 18 | 3.7 | $7.5M | 89 | 16 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,025 of 2,090 | 43 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 81 | 105 |
| Dry cleaners | 49 | #279 of 507 | 8 | 1.6 | $11.1M | 71 | 3 |
| Gyms | 48 | #1,011 of 1,792 | 40 | 8.1 | $821K | 63 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,134 of 2,063 | 47 | 9.5 | $3.7M | 101 | 42 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #976 of 1,656 | 33 | 6.7 | $1.6M | 90 | 79 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 46 | #1,076 of 1,889 | 43 | 8.7 | $4.1M | 99 | 42 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,283 of 2,210 | 107 | 21.7 | $827K | 94 | 46 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #838 of 1,356 | 28 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,345 of 2,176 | 143 | 29.0 | Index only | 92 | 43 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,454 of 2,378 | 136 | 27.6 | $340K | 76 | 49 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,274 of 2,087 | 83 | 16.8 | $1.1M | 84 | 43 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,386 of 2,222 | 78 | 15.8 | $2.3M | 74 | 105 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,422 of 2,229 | 166 | 33.7 | Index only | 100 | 90 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,406 of 2,088 | 67 | 13.6 | $490K | 74 | 23 |
| Electricians | 42 | #779 of 1,160 | 20 | 4.1 | $6.8M | 57 | 42 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #924 of 1,334 | 24 | 4.9 | $1.4M | 68 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,682 of 2,401 | 219 | 44.4 | $211K | 79 | 85 |
| Spas and skin care | 39 | #1,296 of 1,769 | 57 | 11.6 | $738K | 84 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,089 of 1,530 | 31 | 6.3 | $1.5M | 60 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,377 of 1,886 | 59 | 12.0 | $892K | 91 | 44 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #970 of 1,327 | 25 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 60 | 17 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,124 of 1,490 | 35 | 7.1 | $1.5M | 63 | 20 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,885 of 2,339 | 137 | 27.8 | $307K | 71 | 35 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #1,071 of 1,328 | 36 | 7.3 | $1.2M | 70 | 16 |
| Car washes and detailing | 34 | #1,133 of 1,451 | 32 | 6.5 | $1.4M | 57 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,994 of 2,394 | 413 | 83.8 | $127K | 84 | 206 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,083 of 2,385 | 270 | 54.8 | $156K | 73 | 64 |
| Physical therapy | 28 | #1,237 of 1,422 | 34 | 6.9 | $1.5M | 64 | 57 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | $10.9M | 270 | 11 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $23.1M | Too few | 8 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $26.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Faulkner 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 | $46.2M | $938 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $149.2M | $3,027 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $176M | $3,569 | 88 |
| Groceries | $287.9M | $5,838 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $42.1M | $853 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $20.4M | $414 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $32.8M | $666 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $52.6M | $1,067 | 83 |
| Pets | $41.6M | $843 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $88.5M | $1,795 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $127.9M | $2,594 | 133 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $135.7M | $2,752 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $69.7M | $1,414 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $717.5M | $14,551 | 87 |
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 Faulkner County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 133,979+8.2% since 2020
- Households
- 49,309
- Median age
- 35.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 647 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 197
- Median household income
- $67,289+27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $88,861
- Median home value
- $232,700
- Jobs located here
- 44,769
- Daytime population
- 117,154Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Faulkner County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Faulkner County at 133,979 people in 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 49,309 households. Median household income rose 27.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Faulkner County, AR spend?
Households in Faulkner County spend about $717.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $287.9M on groceries and $176M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Faulkner County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Faulkner County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Faulkner County are for house cleaning businesses (86), grocery and convenience stores (83) and convenience stores (81). Faulkner County ranks #14 of 847 scored counties for house cleaning businesses.
How does Faulkner County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $232,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Faulkner County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for car washes and detailers (71% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (49% 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. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in Faulkner County, each ranked against other counties.
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