County profile · Arkansas
Hempstead County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hempstead County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,080
- −4.6% since 2020
- Households
- 7,479
- Median household income
- $46,787
- +9.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $105,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,836
- Highest market score
- 50
- Real estate, #1,058 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 19,080 people live in Hempstead County, in 7,479 households. Population estimates put the population change in Hempstead County from 2020 to 2025 at −4.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Hempstead County is $46,787 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 9.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hempstead County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hempstead County are for real estate businesses (50), insurance agencies (42) and pet businesses (39). Hempstead County ranks #1,058 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
For its number of households, Hempstead County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hempstead County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hempstead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 50 | #1,058 of 2,229 | 9 | 12.0 | Index only | 243 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,395 of 2,272 | 14 | 18.7 | $1.4M | 111 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,551 of 2,200 | 6 | 8.0 | $853K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #1,390 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 137 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,775 of 2,176 | 9 | 12.0 | Index only | 193 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,862 of 2,339 | 10 | 13.4 | $530K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,973 of 2,405 | 39 | 52.1 | $560K | 84 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,061 of 2,405 | 66 | 88.2 | $331K | 89 | 25 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 29 | #2,110 of 2,394 | 34 | 45.5 | $198K | 130 | 19 |
| Gas stations | 28 | #2,015 of 2,358 | 15 | 20.1 | $1.5M | 64 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 27 | #1,899 of 2,057 | 9 | 12.0 | $1.9M | 79 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 26 | #1,461 of 1,656 | 6 | 8.0 | $1.1M | 63 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 24 | #1,596 of 1,707 | 6 | 8.0 | $2.9M | 60 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,255 of 2,385 | 22 | 29.4 | $241K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 21 | #1,804 of 1,889 | 9 | 12.0 | $2.4M | 59 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 20 | #1,967 of 2,088 | 6 | 8.0 | $589K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 19 | #2,018 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.0 | $3.6M | 72 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 18 | #1,418 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.7 | $217K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 18 | #2,081 of 2,222 | 9 | 12.0 | $2.4M | 79 | 17 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,300 of 2,401 | 34 | 45.5 | $202K | 75 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,270 of 2,402 | 25 | 33.4 | $1.6M | 46 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 14 | #1,970 of 2,070 | 8 | 10.7 | $4.9M | 52 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 13 | #2,343 of 2,378 | 22 | 29.4 | $312K | 70 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 10 | #1,499 of 1,530 | 9 | 12.0 | $762K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 6 | #2,237 of 2,261 | 13 | 17.4 | $3M | 38 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 5 | #2,082 of 2,087 | 18 | 24.1 | $635K | 50 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 5 | #2,204 of 2,210 | 22 | 29.4 | $519K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 3 | #1,342 of 1,356 | 6 | 8.0 | $884K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 134 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $756K | 75 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 74 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $5.8M | 48 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $3M | 102 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 202 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $10.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | Too few | 8 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $11.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 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 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 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 Hempstead 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 | $917 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.9M | $3,061 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $21.8M | $2,919 | 72 |
| Groceries | $38.9M | $5,196 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.3M | $709 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $303 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $472 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.7M | $901 | 70 |
| Pets | $5.1M | $685 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.4M | $1,527 | 74 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.6M | $2,619 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.3M | $2,308 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9M | $1,201 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.9M | $12,691 | 76 |
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 Hempstead County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,080−4.6% since 2020
- Households
- 7,479
- Median age
- 41.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 727 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 27
- Median household income
- $46,787+9.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,285
- Median home value
- $105,700
- Jobs located here
- 7,836
- Daytime population
- 19,457Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hempstead County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Hempstead County at 19,080 people in 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,479 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 9.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hempstead County, AR spend?
Households in Hempstead County spend about $94.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $38.9M on groceries and $22.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hempstead County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hempstead County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Hempstead County, real estate businesses (50), insurance agencies (42) and pet businesses (39) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #1,058 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Hempstead County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hempstead County is $46,787, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 4.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $105,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (46% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Hempstead County, each ranked against other counties.
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