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Sebastian County, AR market data
How Sebastian County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 130,641
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 52,181
- Median household income
- $57,790
- +25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $176,200
- Jobs located here
- 69,861
- Highest market score
- 71
- Landscaping and lawn care, #225 of 1,493 scored counties
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What this means
Sebastian County has an estimated 130,641 people and 52,181 households. Population estimates show Sebastian County grew 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sebastian County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Sebastian County, landscaping and lawn care companies (71), house cleaning businesses (65) and mortgage brokers and lenders (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #225 of 1,493 scored counties.
Sebastian County is part of the Fort Smith metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for landscaping and lawn care companies (21% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sebastian County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sebastian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #225 of 1,493 | 20 | 3.8 | $3.5M | 119 | 31 |
| House cleaning | 65 | #155 of 847 | 7 | 1.3 | $10M | 156 | 26 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #162 of 887 | 9 | 1.7 | Index only | 206 | 5 |
| Pet stores | 64 | #242 of 974 | 6 | 1.1 | $6.8M | 150 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #771 of 2,261 | 49 | 9.4 | $6M | 76 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 59 | #518 of 1,461 | 20 | 3.8 | $2M | 80 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #651 of 1,771 | 45 | 8.6 | $1.6M | 93 | 64 |
| Funeral homes | 54 | #601 of 1,472 | 12 | 2.3 | $603K | 89 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,034 of 2,402 | 106 | 20.3 | $2.8M | 81 | 27 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,028 of 2,358 | 67 | 12.8 | $2.2M | 92 | 65 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,202 of 2,200 | 61 | 11.7 | $668K | 76 | 28 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,112 of 2,070 | 35 | 6.7 | $8.4M | 90 | 23 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 42 | #527 of 777 | 9 | 1.7 | $3.4M | 85 | 13 |
| Electricians | 42 | #770 of 1,160 | 16 | 3.1 | $8.5M | 71 | 33 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 42 | #1,145 of 1,707 | 41 | 7.9 | $3.3M | 70 | 41 |
| Child care and preschools | 41 | #1,071 of 1,611 | 28 | 5.4 | $686K | 68 | 29 |
| Chiropractors | 39 | #1,041 of 1,490 | 27 | 5.2 | $2M | 81 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,714 of 2,378 | 134 | 25.7 | $337K | 76 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #1,019 of 1,485 | 23 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 65 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 36 | #992 of 1,327 | 27 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 54 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,616 of 2,272 | 119 | 22.8 | $1.1M | 85 | 76 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #1,707 of 2,057 | 83 | 15.9 | $1.6M | 67 | 92 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,620 of 2,063 | 62 | 11.9 | $2.8M | 76 | 30 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,081 of 1,334 | 23 | 4.4 | $1.3M | 67 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #1,097 of 1,328 | 56 | 10.7 | $746K | 45 | 7 |
| Gyms | 33 | #1,434 of 1,792 | 44 | 8.4 | $703K | 54 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #1,740 of 2,222 | 72 | 13.8 | $2.4M | 79 | 117 |
| Auto repair and car care | 33 | #1,933 of 2,401 | 241 | 46.2 | $188K | 70 | 72 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,943 of 2,176 | 146 | 28.0 | Index only | 91 | 55 |
| Pizza | 32 | #1,722 of 2,090 | 51 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 67 | 117 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,007 of 2,229 | 175 | 33.5 | Index only | 95 | 111 |
| Pest control | 31 | #599 of 699 | 18 | 3.4 | $3.9M | 38 | 7 |
| Laundromats | 30 | #612 of 785 | 10 | 1.9 | $8.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 30 | #1,253 of 1,530 | 38 | 7.3 | $1.2M | 48 | 10 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,030 of 2,339 | 153 | 29.3 | $273K | 63 | 26 |
| Car washes and detailing | 29 | #1,236 of 1,451 | 29 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 62 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,827 of 2,088 | 76 | 14.6 | $407K | 61 | 25 |
| Property management | 28 | #804 of 910 | 18 | 3.4 | Index only | 72 | 39 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,576 of 1,769 | 74 | 14.2 | $565K | 64 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 27 | #1,031 of 1,177 | 26 | 5.0 | $5.2M | 62 | 18 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,157 of 2,405 | 352 | 67.5 | $493K | 74 | 107 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,745 of 1,889 | 72 | 13.8 | $2.4M | 58 | 37 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,193 of 2,405 | 625 | 119.8 | $278K | 75 | 261 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 25 | #2,235 of 2,385 | 327 | 62.7 | $128K | 60 | 53 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 23 | #1,510 of 1,656 | 47 | 9.0 | $1.1M | 63 | 148 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 22 | #1,179 of 1,302 | 27 | 5.2 | $2M | 62 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 22 | #1,201 of 1,356 | 38 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 58 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 22 | #1,909 of 2,087 | 128 | 24.5 | $691K | 54 | 64 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,040 of 2,210 | 169 | 32.4 | $524K | 59 | 77 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 21 | #442 of 479 | 9 | 1.7 | $5M | 37 | 6 |
| Dry cleaners | 21 | #479 of 507 | 7 | 1.3 | $12.6M | 81 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 21 | #1,814 of 1,886 | 72 | 13.8 | $731K | 74 | 57 |
| Physical therapy | 19 | #1,354 of 1,422 | 37 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 59 | 39 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 19 | #2,306 of 2,394 | 511 | 97.9 | $103K | 68 | 280 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $13.2M | 54 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Sebastian 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 | $45.2M | $866 | 90 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $147.7M | $2,831 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $173.7M | $3,328 | 82 |
| Groceries | $292.3M | $5,602 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $41.8M | $801 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.2M | $368 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $30.9M | $593 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $52.7M | $1,009 | 78 |
| Pets | $40.7M | $781 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $88.5M | $1,696 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $127M | $2,434 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $135.8M | $2,602 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $69.9M | $1,340 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $723.8M | $13,870 | 83 |
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 Sebastian County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 130,641+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 52,181
- Median age
- 38.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 531 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 243
- Median household income
- $57,790+25.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,364
- Median home value
- $176,200
- Jobs located here
- 69,861
- Daytime population
- 144,611Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sebastian County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Sebastian County at 130,641 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 52,181 households. Median household income rose 25.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Sebastian County, AR spend?
Households in Sebastian County spend about $723.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $292.3M on groceries and $173.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Sebastian County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sebastian County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sebastian County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (71), house cleaning businesses (65) and mortgage brokers and lenders (65). Sebastian County ranks #225 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Sebastian County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $176,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Sebastian County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for landscaping and lawn care companies (21% 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. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Sebastian County, each ranked against other counties.
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