County profile · Arkansas
Marion County, AR market data
How Marion County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,593
- +4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,664
- Median household income
- $48,619
- +32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,300
- Jobs located here
- 3,596
- Highest market score
- 91
- Insurance agencies, #43 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Marion County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Marion County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Marion County has an estimated 17,593 people and 7,664 households. Population estimates show Marion County grew 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Marion County is $48,619, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Marion County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Of the business types scored in Marion County, insurance agencies (91), auto repair and car care businesses (79) and auto repair shops (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #43 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (5% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (85% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Marion County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Marion 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 | 91 | #43 of 2,272 | 5 | 6.5 | $4.2M | 332 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #142 of 2,401 | 17 | 22.2 | $422K | 157 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 77 | #168 of 2,378 | 11 | 14.4 | $652K | 147 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 73 | #246 of 2,394 | 10 | 13.0 | $706K | 463 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #286 of 2,405 | 34 | 44.4 | $663K | 179 | 16 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #302 of 2,222 | 5 | 6.5 | $4.5M | 148 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #363 of 2,405 | 20 | 26.1 | $1.1M | 170 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #402 of 2,385 | 11 | 14.4 | $502K | 236 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #475 of 2,339 | 8 | 10.4 | $690K | 160 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 60 | #653 of 2,090 | 5 | 6.5 | $4.5M | 89 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #948 of 2,402 | 15 | 19.6 | $2.7M | 79 | 3 |
| Real estate | 53 | #933 of 2,229 | 16 | 20.9 | Index only | 142 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #965 of 2,063 | 5 | 6.5 | $4.5M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,115 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.5 | $8M | 87 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,379 of 2,176 | 15 | 19.6 | Index only | 120 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #1,477 of 2,261 | 8 | 10.4 | $5M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #1,486 of 2,088 | 6 | 7.8 | $604K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,494 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.7 | $2M | 83 | 13 |
| Electricians | 25 | #1,054 of 1,160 | 5 | 6.5 | $3.6M | 30 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 21 | #1,472 of 1,611 | 6 | 7.8 | $363K | 36 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $345K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $6M | 251 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $906K | 70 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $4.5M | 95 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 98 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.4M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $22.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 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 |
| Nail salons | 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Marion 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 | $7.2M | $936 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.9M | $3,121 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $22.5M | $2,942 | 72 |
| Groceries | $40.2M | $5,247 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $720 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $284 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $473 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.1M | $921 | 72 |
| Pets | $5.2M | $683 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.8M | $1,534 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.8M | $2,716 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.1M | $2,368 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.4M | $1,226 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $98.2M | $12,810 | 77 |
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 Marion County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,593+4.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,664
- Median age
- 50.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 597 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 29
- Median household income
- $48,619+32.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,215
- Median home value
- $163,300
- Jobs located here
- 3,596
- Daytime population
- 15,570Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Marion County?
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Questions
How fast is Marion County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Marion County at 17,593 people in 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,664 households. Median household income rose 32.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Marion County, AR spend?
Households in Marion County spend about $98.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.2M on groceries and $23.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Marion County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Marion County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Marion County are for insurance agencies (91), auto repair and car care businesses (79) and auto repair shops (77). Marion County ranks #43 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Marion County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Marion County is $48,619 a year, 40% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Marion County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (5% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (85% 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 Marion County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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