County profile · Arkansas
Fulton County, AR market data
How Fulton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,492
- +3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,757
- Median household income
- $42,241
- +19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $113,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,082
- Highest market score
- 72
- Gas stations, #350 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
Fulton County has an estimated 12,492 people and 4,757 households. Population estimates show Fulton County grew 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Fulton County is $42,241, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fulton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Of the business types scored in Fulton County, gas stations (72), restaurants and cafes (71) and sit-down restaurants (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #350 of 2,358 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair shops (17% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fulton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 72 | #350 of 2,358 | 6 | 12.6 | $2.5M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | #362 of 2,405 | 22 | 46.2 | $606K | 163 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 68 | #420 of 2,405 | 12 | 25.2 | $1.1M | 167 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #743 of 2,402 | 5 | 10.5 | $4.8M | 143 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #1,013 of 2,401 | 19 | 39.9 | $231K | 86 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,087 of 2,385 | 11 | 23.1 | $295K | 139 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 51 | #1,164 of 2,378 | 12 | 25.2 | $366K | 82 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,265 of 2,394 | 19 | 39.9 | $220K | 144 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,422 of 2,339 | 7 | 14.7 | $464K | 108 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 42 | #1,506 of 2,229 | 9 | 18.9 | Index only | 150 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,844 of 2,176 | 9 | 18.9 | Index only | 119 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 22 | #1,951 of 2,088 | 5 | 10.5 | $402K | 61 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.4 | $1.7M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.4 | $3.3M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.4 | $503K | 39 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.4 | $770K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.4 | $813K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.4M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $3.5M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.5M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $617K | Too few | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $470K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $12.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $6.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 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 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 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 Fulton 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 | $4.4M | $923 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.9M | $3,132 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $13.3M | $2,803 | 69 |
| Groceries | $24.2M | $5,084 | 80 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.3M | $683 | 68 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.2M | $260 | 45 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2M | $423 | 43 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.2M | $879 | 68 |
| Pets | $3.1M | $647 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7M | $1,471 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.9M | $2,720 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.5M | $2,209 | 73 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.6M | $1,168 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $58.4M | $12,267 | 74 |
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 Fulton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,492+3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 4,757
- Median age
- 47.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 618 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 20
- Median household income
- $42,241+19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $57,254
- Median home value
- $113,800
- Jobs located here
- 2,082
- Daytime population
- 10,482Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fulton County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Fulton County at 12,492 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,757 households. Median household income rose 19.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fulton County, AR spend?
Households in Fulton County spend about $58.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $24.2M on groceries and $14.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Fulton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fulton County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fulton County are for gas stations (72), restaurants and cafes (71) and sit-down restaurants (68). Fulton County ranks #350 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
How does Fulton County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fulton County is $42,241 a year, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $113,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fulton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair shops (17% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (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. 12 of the 56 business types have a score in Fulton County, each ranked against other counties.
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