County profile · Arkansas
Jefferson County, AR market data
How Jefferson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 62,987
- −5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 24,017
- Median household income
- $51,096
- +25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $113,400
- Jobs located here
- 24,809
- Highest market score
- 57
- Landscaping and lawn care, #525 of 1,493 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
Jefferson County has an estimated 62,987 people and 24,017 households. Population estimates put the population change in Jefferson County from 2020 to 2025 at −5.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, landscaping and lawn care companies (57); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (56); and pet businesses (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #525 of 1,493 scored counties.
Jefferson County is part of the Pine Bluff area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson 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 | 57 | #525 of 1,493 | 10 | 4.2 | $3M | 101 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #635 of 1,771 | 15 | 6.2 | $2M | 118 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #856 of 2,200 | 18 | 7.5 | $946K | 108 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #833 of 2,063 | 13 | 5.4 | $5.6M | 151 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #925 of 2,176 | 31 | 12.9 | Index only | 185 | 4 |
| Real estate | 48 | #1,163 of 2,229 | 36 | 15.0 | Index only | 200 | 16 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 46 | #749 of 1,327 | 6 | 2.5 | $3.2M | 105 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,214 of 2,057 | 22 | 9.2 | $2.6M | 107 | 28 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 45 | #1,108 of 1,889 | 16 | 6.7 | $4.5M | 109 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 44 | #889 of 1,485 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.1M | 78 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,043 of 1,707 | 12 | 5.0 | $4.8M | 100 | 16 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #927 of 1,451 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 97 | 3 |
| Electricians | 41 | #789 of 1,160 | 6 | 2.5 | $9.6M | 80 | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 41 | #977 of 1,490 | 9 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 104 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #976 of 1,422 | 9 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 103 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #1,440 of 2,272 | 36 | 15.0 | $1.5M | 123 | 26 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,888 of 2,405 | 122 | 50.8 | $595K | 90 | 20 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,702 of 2,261 | 22 | 9.2 | $5.8M | 74 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 32 | #1,181 of 1,472 | 12 | 5.0 | $297K | 44 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 32 | #1,971 of 2,339 | 47 | 19.6 | $375K | 87 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 30 | #1,139 of 1,328 | 13 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 81 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,033 of 2,401 | 98 | 40.8 | $199K | 74 | 21 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,657 of 1,886 | 24 | 10.0 | $932K | 95 | 12 |
| Pizza | 27 | #1,854 of 2,090 | 14 | 5.8 | $5.2M | 102 | 64 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #2,123 of 2,378 | 67 | 27.9 | $291K | 65 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,178 of 2,405 | 220 | 91.6 | $330K | 89 | 93 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,618 of 1,792 | 11 | 4.6 | $1.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,266 of 2,385 | 111 | 46.2 | $159K | 75 | 12 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 21 | #1,187 of 1,302 | 9 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 79 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 20 | #1,390 of 1,530 | 13 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 60 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 20 | #2,210 of 2,402 | 61 | 25.4 | $2.1M | 62 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 19 | #1,695 of 1,769 | 19 | 7.9 | $927K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,959 of 2,087 | 45 | 18.7 | $834K | 66 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 18 | #2,111 of 2,210 | 58 | 24.1 | $647K | 74 | 18 |
| Child care and preschools | 17 | #1,524 of 1,611 | 15 | 6.2 | $500K | 50 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 16 | #1,938 of 2,070 | 26 | 10.8 | $4.9M | 53 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 14 | #2,291 of 2,358 | 51 | 21.2 | $1.3M | 53 | 47 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 14 | #2,357 of 2,394 | 167 | 69.5 | $134K | 88 | 81 |
| Pet stores | 13 | #939 of 974 | 7 | 2.9 | $2.4M | 54 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 12 | #2,041 of 2,088 | 24 | 10.0 | $495K | 75 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 9 | #768 of 785 | 5 | 2.1 | $7.5M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 8 | #1,638 of 1,656 | 23 | 9.6 | $973K | 55 | 53 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 7 | #2,204 of 2,222 | 40 | 16.7 | $1.8M | 59 | 64 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 2 | #1,332 of 1,334 | 13 | 5.4 | $915K | 45 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 2 | #1,355 of 1,356 | 28 | 11.7 | $629K | 33 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | Index only | 141 | 11 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $14.3M | 169 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $9.9M | 97 | 5 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $14.8M | Too few | 8 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $37.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $17M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| 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 Jefferson 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 | $19.5M | $811 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $64.7M | $2,695 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $72.5M | $3,021 | 74 |
| Groceries | $127.6M | $5,314 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.6M | $733 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.5M | $312 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.9M | $495 | 50 |
| Medical and dental services | $22.4M | $931 | 72 |
| Pets | $17M | $709 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $37.5M | $1,563 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $55.6M | $2,313 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $57.3M | $2,387 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $29.7M | $1,236 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $312.3M | $13,001 | 78 |
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 Jefferson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 62,987−5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 24,017
- Median age
- 40.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 872 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 74
- Median household income
- $51,096+25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,100
- Median home value
- $113,400
- Jobs located here
- 24,809
- Daytime population
- 63,761Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson County at 62,987 people in 2025, down 5.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 24,017 households. Median household income rose 25.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson County, AR spend?
Households in Jefferson County spend about $312.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $127.6M on groceries and $72.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (57); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (56); and pet businesses (55). Jefferson County ranks #525 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Jefferson County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $113,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% 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. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.
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