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Garland County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Garland County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 99,695
- −0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 43,667
- Median household income
- $57,181
- +27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $194,300
- Jobs located here
- 38,998
- Highest market score
- 62
- Funeral homes, #435 of 1,472 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
An estimated 99,695 people live in Garland County, in 43,667 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Garland County declined 0.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Garland County is $57,181 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Garland County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Garland County are for funeral homes (62), grocery stores (60) and gas stations (52). Garland County ranks #435 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
Garland County is part of the Hot Springs metro area. For its number of households, Garland County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for collision repair and body shops (84% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for child care centers and preschools (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Garland County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Garland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 62 | #435 of 1,472 | 10 | 2.3 | $713K | 105 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #667 of 2,070 | 19 | 4.4 | $12.7M | 137 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,068 of 2,358 | 56 | 12.8 | $2.2M | 93 | 44 |
| Child care and preschools | 51 | #790 of 1,611 | 14 | 3.2 | $1.1M | 107 | 21 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 49 | #456 of 887 | 11 | 2.5 | Index only | 138 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,236 of 2,402 | 76 | 17.4 | $3.2M | 94 | 26 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,059 of 1,792 | 23 | 5.3 | $1M | 81 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #812 of 1,302 | 11 | 2.5 | $3.9M | 124 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #1,325 of 2,261 | 39 | 8.9 | $6.2M | 79 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #954 of 1,530 | 18 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #907 of 1,461 | 15 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 87 | 11 |
| Laundromats | 39 | #515 of 785 | 5 | 1.1 | $14.4M | 115 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,067 of 1,493 | 26 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 75 | 50 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #685 of 974 | 11 | 2.5 | $3M | 67 | 3 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,547 of 2,090 | 29 | 6.6 | $4.9M | 96 | 94 |
| Pest control | 35 | #551 of 699 | 8 | 1.8 | $7.1M | 70 | 6 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #646 of 777 | 10 | 2.3 | $2.4M | 59 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 34 | #1,057 of 1,334 | 15 | 3.4 | $1.6M | 80 | 9 |
| Property management | 33 | #733 of 910 | 10 | 2.3 | Index only | 107 | 28 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 32 | #1,731 of 2,088 | 48 | 11.0 | $503K | 76 | 15 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,743 of 2,272 | 94 | 21.5 | $1.1M | 90 | 63 |
| House cleaning | 31 | #740 of 847 | 13 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 68 | 24 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #1,573 of 1,771 | 47 | 10.8 | $1.2M | 72 | 80 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,775 of 2,063 | 43 | 9.8 | $3.3M | 88 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,862 of 2,222 | 56 | 12.8 | $2.5M | 82 | 94 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,889 of 2,200 | 53 | 12.1 | $626K | 71 | 35 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,078 of 2,339 | 102 | 23.4 | $334K | 78 | 21 |
| Car washes and detailing | 27 | #1,266 of 1,451 | 22 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 68 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 27 | #1,331 of 1,490 | 25 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 71 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,138 of 2,401 | 175 | 40.1 | $215K | 80 | 71 |
| Auto repair shops | 24 | #2,175 of 2,378 | 109 | 25.0 | $344K | 77 | 55 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 23 | #1,787 of 1,886 | 48 | 11.0 | $890K | 90 | 38 |
| Nail salons | 22 | #1,226 of 1,328 | 32 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 64 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,345 of 1,485 | 21 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 58 | 21 |
| Electricians | 21 | #1,087 of 1,160 | 15 | 3.4 | $7.3M | 61 | 44 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 21 | #1,801 of 1,889 | 53 | 12.1 | $2.7M | 64 | 28 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 21 | #2,150 of 2,176 | 136 | 31.1 | Index only | 80 | 60 |
| Real estate | 21 | #2,208 of 2,229 | 164 | 37.6 | Index only | 84 | 104 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 20 | #1,540 of 1,656 | 30 | 6.9 | $1.4M | 80 | 131 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 18 | #1,984 of 2,087 | 105 | 24.0 | $685K | 54 | 39 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 18 | #2,116 of 2,210 | 130 | 29.8 | $553K | 63 | 46 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,250 of 1,356 | 29 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 17 | #2,333 of 2,385 | 239 | 54.7 | $142K | 67 | 48 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 17 | #2,343 of 2,405 | 504 | 115.4 | $280K | 75 | 234 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 17 | #2,351 of 2,405 | 284 | 65.0 | $496K | 75 | 108 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 16 | #1,679 of 1,707 | 39 | 8.9 | $2.8M | 59 | 66 |
| Roofing and gutters | 15 | #1,146 of 1,177 | 26 | 6.0 | $4.2M | 50 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 15 | #2,037 of 2,057 | 80 | 18.3 | $1.4M | 57 | 124 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 15 | #2,350 of 2,394 | 328 | 75.1 | $130K | 85 | 231 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 13 | #1,309 of 1,327 | 25 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 49 | 21 |
| Spas and skin care | 12 | #1,749 of 1,769 | 70 | 16.0 | $486K | 55 | 16 |
| Physical therapy | 10 | #1,403 of 1,422 | 34 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 52 | 36 |
| Home inspectors | 8 | #414 of 415 | 7 | 1.6 | Index only | 32 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $18M | 115 | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $9.4M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $21.4M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Garland 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 | $37.5M | $860 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $123.6M | $2,831 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $140.9M | $3,226 | 79 |
| Groceries | $241.2M | $5,525 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $34M | $779 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15M | $343 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.1M | $553 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $42.7M | $978 | 76 |
| Pets | $33.2M | $760 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $71.9M | $1,647 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $106.2M | $2,431 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $110.2M | $2,525 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $56.9M | $1,303 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $593.3M | $13,588 | 82 |
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 Garland County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 99,695−0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 43,667
- Median age
- 46.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 678 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 148
- Median household income
- $57,181+27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,414
- Median home value
- $194,300
- Jobs located here
- 38,998
- Daytime population
- 100,390Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Garland County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Garland County at 99,695 people in 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 43,667 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Garland County, AR spend?
Households in Garland County spend about $593.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $241.2M on groceries and $140.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Garland County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Garland County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Garland County, funeral homes (62), grocery stores (60) and gas stations (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #435 of 1,472 scored counties.
How does Garland County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Garland County is $57,181, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $194,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for collision repair and body shops (84% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for child care centers and preschools (45% 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. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Garland County, each ranked against other counties.
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