County profile · Arkansas
Grant County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Grant County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,756
- +4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 6,978
- Median household income
- $71,549
- +29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,120
- Highest market score
- 77
- Restaurants and cafes, #198 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 18,756 people live in Grant County, in 6,978 households. Population estimates put the population change in Grant County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Grant County is $71,549 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Grant County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Grant County are for restaurants and cafes (77), pet businesses (76) and grocery and convenience stores (74). Grant County ranks #198 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
Grant County is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For its number of households, Grant County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (84% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Grant County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #198 of 2,405 | 45 | 64.5 | $552K | 149 | 19 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #137 of 2,200 | 5 | 7.2 | $1.2M | 134 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #326 of 2,402 | 11 | 15.8 | $3.7M | 109 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 73 | #298 of 2,405 | 23 | 33.0 | $1.1M | 163 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 72 | #289 of 2,378 | 11 | 15.8 | $631K | 142 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 70 | #433 of 2,261 | 5 | 7.2 | $8.2M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 69 | #239 of 2,229 | 11 | 15.8 | Index only | 214 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 67 | #305 of 2,176 | 10 | 14.3 | Index only | 187 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #451 of 2,394 | 27 | 38.7 | $274K | 180 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 66 | #322 of 1,771 | 6 | 8.6 | $1.6M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 63 | #488 of 2,088 | 6 | 8.6 | $781K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #604 of 2,401 | 16 | 22.9 | $434K | 162 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 62 | #666 of 2,222 | 9 | 12.9 | $2.8M | 90 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #685 of 2,210 | 11 | 15.8 | $1.1M | 129 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #849 of 2,272 | 12 | 17.2 | $1.6M | 128 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #906 of 2,087 | 10 | 14.3 | $1.2M | 98 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #937 of 2,385 | 23 | 33.0 | $259K | 122 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 54 | #1,007 of 2,358 | 14 | 20.1 | $1.6M | 67 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,436 of 2,339 | 15 | 21.5 | $397K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,157 of 1,889 | 7 | 10.0 | $3.5M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 42 | #1,194 of 1,792 | 5 | 7.2 | $937K | 72 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #1,170 of 1,707 | 5 | 7.2 | $3.9M | 81 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,498 of 2,057 | 10 | 14.3 | $1.9M | 80 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 30 | #1,647 of 1,886 | 10 | 14.3 | $739K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $10.2M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $2.5M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $6.2M | 122 | 9 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $8.3M | 224 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 103 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 138 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $6.4M | 76 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2M | 227 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $3.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $9.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $1.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.9M | Too few | 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 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 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 |
| 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Grant 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 | $6.9M | $995 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.4M | $3,209 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $24.8M | $3,560 | 87 |
| Groceries | $40.8M | $5,844 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $854 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8M | $408 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.7M | $672 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.4M | $1,060 | 82 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $843 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.5M | $1,790 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.2M | $2,755 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.3M | $2,770 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.9M | $1,412 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $102M | $14,616 | 88 |
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 Grant County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,756+4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 6,978
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 632 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $71,549+29.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $90,620
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Jobs located here
- 4,120
- Daytime population
- 14,646Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Grant County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Grant County at 18,756 people in 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,978 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Grant County, AR spend?
Households in Grant County spend about $102M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.8M on groceries and $24.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Grant County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Grant County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Grant County, restaurants and cafes (77), pet businesses (76) and grocery and convenience stores (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #198 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Grant County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Grant County is $71,549, 11% 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 $161,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (84% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (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. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Grant County, each ranked against other counties.
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