County profile · Arkansas
Ouachita County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Ouachita County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,731
- −3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,624
- Median household income
- $49,268
- +39.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $102,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,318
- Highest market score
- 57
- Real estate, #702 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 21,731 people live in Ouachita County, in 8,624 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Ouachita County declined 3.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 39.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Ouachita County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ouachita County are for real estate businesses (57), real estate agents and brokers (51) and insurance agencies (45). Ouachita County ranks #702 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
Ouachita County is part of the Camden area. For its number of households, Ouachita County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (60% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ouachita County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ouachita 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 | 57 | #702 of 2,229 | 10 | 11.6 | Index only | 258 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 51 | #980 of 2,176 | 10 | 11.6 | Index only | 205 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,270 of 2,272 | 12 | 13.9 | $1.7M | 135 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,301 of 2,057 | 6 | 7.0 | $3.4M | 140 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,505 of 1,889 | 7 | 8.1 | $3.7M | 90 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 33 | #1,320 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 89 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #1,962 of 2,394 | 36 | 41.7 | $221K | 145 | 23 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,967 of 2,405 | 45 | 52.2 | $578K | 87 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 31 | #1,602 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.1 | $1.1M | 115 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,911 of 2,358 | 13 | 15.1 | $1.8M | 76 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,229 of 1,472 | 7 | 8.1 | $214K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,025 of 2,405 | 80 | 92.8 | $325K | 88 | 28 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,816 of 2,090 | 7 | 8.1 | $3.7M | 73 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,893 of 2,222 | 11 | 12.8 | $2.4M | 78 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,921 of 2,200 | 9 | 10.4 | $678K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 25 | #2,171 of 2,401 | 36 | 41.7 | $197K | 74 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,860 of 2,070 | 8 | 9.3 | $5.7M | 61 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,191 of 2,402 | 20 | 23.2 | $2.3M | 67 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 21 | #2,230 of 2,378 | 22 | 25.5 | $323K | 73 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 18 | #1,513 of 1,611 | 6 | 7.0 | $460K | 46 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 18 | #2,061 of 2,261 | 11 | 12.8 | $4.1M | 53 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 17 | #2,139 of 2,210 | 25 | 29.0 | $541K | 61 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 15 | #2,029 of 2,087 | 20 | 23.2 | $676K | 53 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 15 | #2,270 of 2,339 | 17 | 19.7 | $370K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 13 | #1,725 of 1,792 | 5 | 5.8 | $861K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 11 | #2,367 of 2,385 | 34 | 39.4 | $185K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 7 | #1,453 of 1,461 | 6 | 7.0 | $1M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 7 | #2,073 of 2,088 | 10 | 11.6 | $431K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 5 | #1,295 of 1,302 | 5 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 51 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 3 | #1,344 of 1,356 | 8 | 9.3 | $786K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 2 | #1,333 of 1,334 | 5 | 5.8 | $861K | 43 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $2M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $6.5M | 176 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $5.1M | 107 | 8 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $1.6M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.6 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.4M | 77 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $3.5M | 211 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.1M | 239 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $10.2M | Too few | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $13.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | 6 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Property management | 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 Ouachita 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 | $7.1M | $824 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.7M | $2,750 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $26M | $3,017 | 74 |
| Groceries | $45.6M | $5,285 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.3M | $729 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8M | $320 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $499 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $921 | 72 |
| Pets | $6.1M | $708 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.5M | $1,567 | 76 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.3M | $2,350 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.4M | $2,368 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.6M | $1,230 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $111.7M | $12,947 | 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 Ouachita County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,731−3.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,624
- Median age
- 44.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 733 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 30
- Median household income
- $49,268+39.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,528
- Median home value
- $102,100
- Jobs located here
- 6,318
- Daytime population
- 19,004Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ouachita County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Ouachita County at 21,731 people in 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,624 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 39.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Ouachita County, AR spend?
Households in Ouachita County spend about $111.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.6M on groceries and $26M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ouachita County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ouachita County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Ouachita County, real estate businesses (57), real estate agents and brokers (51) and insurance agencies (45) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #702 of 2,229 scored counties.
How does Ouachita County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $102,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (60% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (70% 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. 31 of the 56 business types have a score in Ouachita County, each ranked against other counties.
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