County profile · Arkansas
Little River County, AR market data
How Little River County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,763
- −1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,820
- Median household income
- $53,344
- +18.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $113,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,100
- Highest market score
- 55
- Insurance agencies, #956 of 2,272 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
Little River County has an estimated 11,763 people and 4,820 households. Population estimates show Little River County declined 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Little River County is $53,344, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Little River County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Of the business types scored in Little River County, insurance agencies (55), real estate agents and brokers (50) and real estate businesses (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #956 of 2,272 scored counties.
Little River County is part of the Texarkana metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (44% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Little River County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Little River 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 | 55 | #956 of 2,272 | 8 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 126 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,023 of 2,176 | 5 | 10.4 | Index only | 237 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,113 of 2,229 | 6 | 12.4 | Index only | 249 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,312 of 2,394 | 15 | 31.1 | $317K | 208 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 40 | #1,516 of 2,200 | 5 | 10.4 | $725K | 83 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,890 of 2,405 | 27 | 56.0 | $573K | 86 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 32 | #1,952 of 2,405 | 49 | 101.7 | $316K | 85 | 16 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 30 | #1,702 of 2,087 | 6 | 12.4 | $1.3M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 30 | #1,841 of 2,210 | 8 | 16.6 | $985K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 27 | #2,191 of 2,385 | 16 | 33.2 | $232K | 109 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 25 | #2,157 of 2,378 | 13 | 27.0 | $343K | 77 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 24 | #1,946 of 2,261 | 6 | 12.4 | $4.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 23 | #1,994 of 2,222 | 7 | 14.5 | $2.2M | 72 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,207 of 2,401 | 21 | 43.6 | $212K | 79 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,173 of 2,402 | 13 | 27.0 | $2M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 16 | #1,546 of 1,611 | 7 | 14.5 | $235K | 23 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 14 | #2,282 of 2,339 | 12 | 24.9 | $310K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 12 | #2,043 of 2,088 | 6 | 12.4 | $436K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 11 | #1,876 of 1,889 | 6 | 12.4 | $2.6M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 10 | #2,050 of 2,063 | 8 | 16.6 | $1.9M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.3 | $3.7M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.3 | $654K | 50 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.3 | $3.9M | 76 | 10 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $254K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.2 | $8.8M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.1 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $11.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $11.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 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 | 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 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 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 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 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 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 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 |
| Pet stores | 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 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Little River 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 | $4.5M | $925 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.7M | $3,052 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $15.5M | $3,208 | 79 |
| Groceries | $26.4M | $5,478 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.7M | $771 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $342 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.6M | $543 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.8M | $986 | 77 |
| Pets | $3.6M | $753 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.9M | $1,634 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.6M | $2,622 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.9M | $2,464 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.2M | $1,289 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $64.7M | $13,415 | 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 Little River County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,763−1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,820
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 531 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $53,344+18.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,347
- Median home value
- $113,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,100
- Daytime population
- 10,183Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Little River County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Little River County at 11,763 people in 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,820 households. Median household income rose 18.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Little River County, AR spend?
Households in Little River County spend about $64.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $26.4M on groceries and $15.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Little River 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 (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Little River County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Little River County are for insurance agencies (55), real estate agents and brokers (50) and real estate businesses (49). Little River County ranks #956 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Little River County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Little River County is $53,344 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $113,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Little River County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (44% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (63% 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. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Little River County, each ranked against other counties.
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