County profile · Arkansas
Poinsett County, AR market data
How Poinsett County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 22,483
- −2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,792
- Median household income
- $46,707
- +14.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $103,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,545
- Highest market score
- 58
- Home repair trades, #647 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
Poinsett County has an estimated 22,483 people and 8,792 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Poinsett County declined 2.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 14.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Poinsett County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Of the business types scored in Poinsett County, home repair companies (58), insurance agencies (54) and medical and dental practices (51) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #647 of 2,057 scored counties.
Poinsett County is part of the Jonesboro metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Poinsett County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Poinsett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 58 | #647 of 2,057 | 6 | 6.8 | $3.3M | 137 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 54 | #985 of 2,272 | 11 | 12.5 | $1.7M | 133 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,111 of 2,394 | 29 | 33.0 | $267K | 175 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #922 of 1,886 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 158 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,258 of 2,210 | 7 | 8.0 | $1.9M | 213 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,117 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 87 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,868 of 2,405 | 75 | 85.3 | $335K | 90 | 26 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 31 | #1,709 of 2,063 | 6 | 6.8 | $4.2M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,062 of 2,405 | 52 | 59.1 | $484K | 73 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,811 of 2,088 | 6 | 6.8 | $662K | 100 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 28 | #2,097 of 2,401 | 36 | 40.9 | $178K | 66 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 27 | #2,190 of 2,385 | 25 | 28.4 | $245K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 25 | #1,771 of 2,070 | 7 | 8.0 | $6.5M | 70 | 4 |
| Pizza | 24 | #1,921 of 2,090 | 8 | 9.1 | $3.1M | 62 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 22 | #2,180 of 2,339 | 15 | 17.1 | $409K | 95 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 21 | #2,033 of 2,222 | 13 | 14.8 | $1.9M | 63 | 16 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,200 of 2,402 | 25 | 28.4 | $1.8M | 54 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 21 | #2,238 of 2,378 | 23 | 26.2 | $278K | 63 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 18 | #1,422 of 1,472 | 8 | 9.1 | $164K | 24 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 16 | #1,544 of 1,611 | 8 | 9.1 | $317K | 32 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 12 | #2,321 of 2,358 | 24 | 27.3 | $895K | 38 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 11 | #2,176 of 2,261 | 14 | 15.9 | $3.2M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 7 | #1,770 of 1,792 | 6 | 6.8 | $662K | 51 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $3.3M | 259 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $5M | 105 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | Index only | 637 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | Index only | 675 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2M | 233 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.4 | $2M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $25.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $20M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $20M | 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 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 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 grooming and boarding | 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 |
| 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 Poinsett 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 | $6.4M | $727 | 76 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.5M | $2,442 | 94 |
| Food away from home | $25.2M | $2,861 | 70 |
| Groceries | $45.3M | $5,156 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.1M | $698 | 69 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $288 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $452 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.8M | $882 | 68 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $668 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.1M | $1,495 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.4M | $2,092 | 107 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20M | $2,273 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.4M | $1,179 | 83 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $110.4M | $12,558 | 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 Poinsett County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,483−2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 8,792
- Median age
- 40.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 758 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 30
- Median household income
- $46,707+14.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $62,546
- Median home value
- $103,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,545
- Daytime population
- 19,127Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Poinsett County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Poinsett County at 22,483 people in 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,792 households. Median household income rose 14.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Poinsett County, AR spend?
Households in Poinsett County spend about $110.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.3M on groceries and $25.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Poinsett County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Poinsett County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Poinsett County are for home repair companies (58), insurance agencies (54) and medical and dental practices (51). Poinsett County ranks #647 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Poinsett County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707 a year, 42% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $103,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Poinsett County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (61% 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. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Poinsett County, each ranked against other counties.
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