County profile · Arkansas
Independence County, AR market data
How Independence County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 38,785
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 14,638
- Median household income
- $56,609
- +27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $142,600
- Jobs located here
- 18,686
- Highest market score
- 71
- Landscaping and lawn care, #231 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Independence County has an estimated 38,785 people and 14,638 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Independence County grew 2.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Independence County is $56,609, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Independence County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Independence County, landscaping and lawn care companies (71), insurance agencies (61) and home repair companies (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #231 of 1,493 scored counties.
Independence County is part of the Batesville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for car washes and detailers (79% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Independence County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #231 of 1,493 | 6 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 108 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #749 of 2,272 | 18 | 12.3 | $2.1M | 166 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #571 of 2,057 | 12 | 8.2 | $3M | 125 | 20 |
| Real estate | 58 | #665 of 2,229 | 25 | 17.1 | Index only | 183 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 56 | #741 of 2,176 | 21 | 14.3 | Index only | 173 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #889 of 2,261 | 10 | 6.8 | $8.1M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #694 of 1,771 | 13 | 8.9 | $1.5M | 87 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #1,022 of 2,200 | 19 | 13.0 | $583K | 66 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 51 | #804 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.8 | $732K | 73 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 51 | #957 of 2,070 | 6 | 4.1 | $13.4M | 144 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,154 of 2,402 | 23 | 15.7 | $3.5M | 103 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,219 of 2,358 | 23 | 15.7 | $1.9M | 80 | 21 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,272 of 2,378 | 27 | 18.4 | $494K | 111 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 46 | #819 of 1,472 | 6 | 4.1 | $363K | 53 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 45 | #1,020 of 1,707 | 8 | 5.5 | $4.6M | 96 | 14 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,558 of 2,405 | 79 | 54.0 | $597K | 90 | 20 |
| Tire shops | 41 | #1,007 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,485 of 2,222 | 17 | 11.6 | $2.8M | 91 | 31 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,708 of 2,339 | 38 | 26.0 | $299K | 69 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,695 of 2,405 | 136 | 92.9 | $347K | 94 | 61 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,748 of 2,401 | 61 | 41.7 | $219K | 81 | 22 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,553 of 2,090 | 12 | 8.2 | $3.9M | 77 | 31 |
| Veterinarians | 36 | #1,083 of 1,485 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 51 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 36 | #1,552 of 2,063 | 14 | 9.6 | $3.4M | 91 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,473 of 1,889 | 13 | 8.9 | $3.6M | 88 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,968 of 2,385 | 68 | 46.5 | $167K | 79 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,124 of 1,328 | 8 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 30 | #1,645 of 1,886 | 19 | 13.0 | $753K | 77 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 30 | #1,846 of 2,210 | 31 | 21.2 | $777K | 88 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #1,769 of 2,087 | 24 | 16.4 | $1M | 79 | 15 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 27 | #1,445 of 1,656 | 15 | 10.2 | $954K | 54 | 21 |
| Spas and skin care | 27 | #1,593 of 1,769 | 15 | 10.2 | $757K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 26 | #1,293 of 1,451 | 10 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 25 | #1,904 of 2,088 | 18 | 12.3 | $451K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 24 | #872 of 974 | 5 | 3.4 | $2.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 24 | #1,163 of 1,302 | 9 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 51 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,250 of 2,394 | 130 | 88.8 | $110K | 72 | 50 |
| Physical therapy | 22 | #1,322 of 1,422 | 11 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 54 | 7 |
| Gyms | 22 | #1,645 of 1,792 | 12 | 8.2 | $677K | 52 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 20 | #1,429 of 1,490 | 10 | 6.8 | $1.4M | 60 | 9 |
| Pest control | 15 | #681 of 699 | 6 | 4.1 | $3.2M | 31 | 6 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $4.4M | 144 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | Index only | 119 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $12.2M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $12M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $36.5M | Too few | 6 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $19M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $24.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
Household spending in Independence 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 | $13.3M | $912 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $43.9M | $2,998 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $47.2M | $3,222 | 79 |
| Groceries | $80.5M | $5,502 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.4M | $776 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.1M | $350 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.1M | $555 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.3M | $978 | 76 |
| Pets | $11.1M | $756 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.1M | $1,644 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $37.6M | $2,570 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.5M | $2,495 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $198M | $13,524 | 81 |
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 Independence County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,785+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 14,638
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 764 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 50
- Median household income
- $56,609+27.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,952
- Median home value
- $142,600
- Jobs located here
- 18,686
- Daytime population
- 41,118Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Independence County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Independence County at 38,785 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 14,638 households. Median household income rose 27.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Independence County, AR spend?
Households in Independence County spend about $198M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $80.5M on groceries and $47.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Independence County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Independence County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Independence County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (71), insurance agencies (61) and home repair companies (60). Independence County ranks #231 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Independence County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Independence County is $56,609 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $142,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Independence County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for car washes and detailers (79% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (56% 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Independence County, each ranked against other counties.
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