County profile · Arkansas
Johnson County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Johnson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 26,225
- +2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 10,316
- Median household income
- $45,995
- +19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,300
- Jobs located here
- 8,460
- Highest market score
- 69
- Insurance agencies, #489 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 26,225 people live in Johnson County, in 10,316 households. Population estimates show Johnson County grew 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Johnson County is $45,995 a year, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 19.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Johnson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Johnson County are for insurance agencies (69), dentists and orthodontists (61) and bakeries and dessert shops (56). Johnson County ranks #489 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
For its number of households, Johnson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (78% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Johnson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 69 | #489 of 2,272 | 9 | 8.7 | $3M | 238 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 61 | #524 of 1,886 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 189 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #692 of 1,889 | 6 | 5.8 | $4.9M | 119 | 3 |
| Pizza | 53 | #886 of 2,090 | 5 | 4.8 | $5.9M | 117 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,055 of 2,200 | 10 | 9.7 | $684K | 78 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,244 of 2,401 | 37 | 35.9 | $250K | 93 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,034 of 2,070 | 5 | 4.8 | $10.6M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,160 of 2,088 | 7 | 6.8 | $663K | 100 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,358 of 2,394 | 42 | 40.7 | $221K | 145 | 21 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #1,324 of 2,261 | 8 | 7.8 | $6.6M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,487 of 2,378 | 24 | 23.3 | $385K | 87 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,470 of 2,402 | 18 | 17.4 | $3M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,482 of 2,358 | 20 | 19.4 | $1.6M | 65 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 42 | #1,172 of 1,769 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.2M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,535 of 2,405 | 83 | 80.5 | $357K | 96 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,708 of 2,385 | 28 | 27.1 | $258K | 121 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 39 | #1,676 of 2,339 | 16 | 15.5 | $451K | 105 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,563 of 2,057 | 11 | 10.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 17 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,739 of 2,229 | 29 | 28.1 | Index only | 103 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 37 | #1,228 of 1,656 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 87 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,753 of 2,176 | 24 | 23.3 | Index only | 99 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 36 | #1,809 of 2,405 | 52 | 50.4 | $569K | 86 | 14 |
| Tire shops | 32 | #1,204 of 1,530 | 6 | 5.8 | $1.5M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #1,820 of 2,210 | 21 | 20.4 | $731K | 83 | 7 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,543 of 1,792 | 6 | 5.8 | $774K | 59 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,909 of 2,222 | 17 | 16.5 | $1.7M | 57 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 26 | #1,815 of 2,087 | 18 | 17.4 | $853K | 67 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 24 | #1,325 of 1,451 | 7 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 23 | #1,210 of 1,327 | 5 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 60 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 23 | #1,617 of 1,707 | 9 | 8.7 | $2.6M | 55 | 10 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $7.4M | 200 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.9 | $1.7M | 63 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $465K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 242 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $2.3M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | $3.1M | 129 | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.9 | Index only | 78 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $1.5M | Too few | 6 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.9 | $11.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| 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 |
| Pest control | 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 | 3 |
Household spending in Johnson 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 | $9.3M | $897 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $31.2M | $3,028 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $29.6M | $2,870 | 71 |
| Groceries | $53.2M | $5,153 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.2M | $699 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.9M | $282 | 48 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.6M | $450 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.3M | $902 | 70 |
| Pets | $6.8M | $663 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.4M | $1,489 | 72 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.9M | $2,609 | 133 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $23.6M | $2,286 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.2M | $1,182 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $129.6M | $12,563 | 75 |
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 Johnson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,225+2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 10,316
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 661 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 39
- Median household income
- $45,995+19.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,805
- Median home value
- $135,300
- Jobs located here
- 8,460
- Daytime population
- 25,404Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Johnson County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Johnson County at 26,225 people in 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 10,316 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 19.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Johnson County, AR spend?
Households in Johnson County spend about $129.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $53.2M on groceries and $31.2M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Johnson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 133, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Johnson County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Johnson County, insurance agencies (69), dentists and orthodontists (61) and bakeries and dessert shops (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #489 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Johnson County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Johnson County is $45,995, 43% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (78% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (52% 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. 30 of the 56 business types have a score in Johnson County, each ranked against other counties.
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