County profile · Arkansas
Mississippi County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Mississippi County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 37,828
- −6.7% since 2020
- Households
- 15,452
- Median household income
- $52,548
- +31.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $122,500
- Jobs located here
- 18,884
- Highest market score
- 59
- Real estate, #602 of 2,229 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
An estimated 37,828 people live in Mississippi County, in 15,452 households. Population estimates put the population change in Mississippi County from 2020 to 2025 at −6.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 31.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Mississippi County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Mississippi County are for real estate businesses (59); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); and insurance agencies (55). Mississippi County ranks #602 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Mississippi County is part of the Blytheville area. For its number of households, Mississippi County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Mississippi County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 59 | #602 of 2,229 | 19 | 12.3 | Index only | 252 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #542 of 1,771 | 6 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 196 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #941 of 2,272 | 18 | 11.6 | $1.9M | 154 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 52 | #930 of 2,088 | 9 | 5.8 | $963K | 145 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #973 of 2,057 | 14 | 9.1 | $2.7M | 112 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,127 of 2,200 | 12 | 7.8 | $972K | 111 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,215 of 2,378 | 25 | 16.2 | $499K | 112 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,307 of 2,176 | 17 | 11.0 | Index only | 223 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,121 of 1,792 | 5 | 3.2 | $1.7M | 133 | 5 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 40 | #955 of 1,461 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,275 of 1,886 | 13 | 8.4 | $1.1M | 117 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,738 of 2,401 | 54 | 34.9 | $231K | 86 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 37 | #1,224 of 1,656 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 93 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,797 of 2,394 | 72 | 46.6 | $207K | 136 | 30 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 31 | #1,468 of 1,707 | 9 | 5.8 | $4.2M | 89 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 30 | #1,606 of 1,889 | 11 | 7.1 | $4.5M | 108 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 30 | #1,942 of 2,402 | 33 | 21.4 | $2.5M | 75 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 29 | #1,662 of 2,070 | 9 | 5.8 | $9.3M | 100 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #1,867 of 2,210 | 30 | 19.4 | $848K | 96 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,154 of 2,405 | 89 | 57.6 | $555K | 84 | 22 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,834 of 2,087 | 24 | 15.5 | $1.1M | 83 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 24 | #1,201 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 24 | #1,898 of 2,063 | 14 | 9.1 | $3.5M | 95 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 23 | #1,660 of 1,769 | 12 | 7.8 | $984K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,264 of 2,405 | 153 | 99.0 | $323K | 87 | 67 |
| Pizza | 20 | #2,000 of 2,090 | 16 | 10.4 | $3.1M | 61 | 32 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #2,298 of 2,385 | 54 | 34.9 | $219K | 103 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #2,042 of 2,261 | 19 | 12.3 | $4.4M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 19 | #2,230 of 2,339 | 30 | 19.4 | $394K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 19 | #2,231 of 2,358 | 39 | 25.2 | $1.1M | 44 | 19 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 14 | #2,151 of 2,222 | 30 | 19.4 | $1.6M | 54 | 32 |
| Tire shops | 10 | #1,490 of 1,530 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 10 | #1,580 of 1,611 | 13 | 8.4 | $440K | 44 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 7 | #1,283 of 1,302 | 9 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 53 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | #1,472 of 1,472 | 14 | 9.1 | $138K | 20 | 9 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.1M | 124 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $4.9M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $3.7M | 155 | 6 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $9.5M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.6 | $2.9M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $2.9M | 143 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $25.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $38M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $19.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $8.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | 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 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Mississippi 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 | $12.5M | $807 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $41M | $2,654 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $49.4M | $3,195 | 78 |
| Groceries | $83.9M | $5,431 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.8M | $764 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.7M | $370 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.7M | $561 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.9M | $965 | 75 |
| Pets | $11.7M | $755 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $25.4M | $1,646 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $34.7M | $2,246 | 115 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $38M | $2,458 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.8M | $1,280 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $207.1M | $13,404 | 80 |
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 Mississippi County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,828−6.7% since 2020
- Households
- 15,452
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 60%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 902 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 43
- Median household income
- $52,548+31.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,319
- Median home value
- $122,500
- Jobs located here
- 18,884
- Daytime population
- 41,520Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Mississippi County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Mississippi County at 37,828 people in 2025, down 6.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 15,452 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 31.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Mississippi County, AR spend?
Households in Mississippi County spend about $207.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $83.9M on groceries and $49.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Mississippi County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Mississippi County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Mississippi County, real estate businesses (59); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); and insurance agencies (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #602 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Mississippi County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 6.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $122,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (4.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% 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. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Mississippi County, each ranked against other counties.
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