County profile · Arkansas
St. Francis County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in St. Francis County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,800
- −5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,783
- Median household income
- $42,574
- +20.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $90,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,530
- Highest market score
- 47
- Hair salons, #1,303 of 2,339 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 21,800 people live in St. Francis County, in 7,783 households. Population estimates put the population change in St. Francis County from 2020 to 2025 at −5.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in St. Francis County is $42,574 a year, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in St. Francis County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
The highest Groundwork market scores in St. Francis County are for hair salons (47), real estate businesses (46) and pet businesses (42). St. Francis County ranks #1,303 of 2,339 scored counties for hair salons.
St. Francis County is part of the Forrest City area. For its number of households, St. Francis County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in St. Francis County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares St. Francis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,303 of 2,339 | 5 | 6.4 | $1M | 243 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,267 of 2,229 | 12 | 15.4 | Index only | 182 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,420 of 2,200 | 5 | 6.4 | $994K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,052 of 2,385 | 18 | 23.1 | $290K | 136 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 29 | #1,501 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.4 | $3.3M | 70 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,072 of 2,176 | 11 | 14.1 | Index only | 158 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 28 | #2,095 of 2,401 | 32 | 41.1 | $187K | 70 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,095 of 2,378 | 21 | 27.0 | $285K | 64 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,889 of 2,272 | 15 | 19.3 | $1.2M | 92 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 25 | #1,418 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.4 | $440K | 44 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 25 | #1,729 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.4 | $4.3M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 25 | #1,927 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.6 | $1.9M | 76 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,774 of 1,886 | 8 | 10.3 | $831K | 84 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 23 | #1,657 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.4 | $1M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 21 | #1,954 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.7 | $3.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 19 | #2,020 of 2,090 | 7 | 9.0 | $3.1M | 61 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #2,250 of 2,402 | 23 | 29.6 | $1.7M | 50 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 18 | #2,312 of 2,394 | 54 | 69.4 | $123K | 81 | 18 |
| Funeral homes | 16 | #1,441 of 1,472 | 9 | 11.6 | $131K | 19 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,094 of 2,261 | 9 | 11.6 | $4.4M | 55 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 16 | #2,359 of 2,405 | 89 | 114.4 | $242K | 65 | 30 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 15 | #2,018 of 2,087 | 13 | 16.7 | $869K | 68 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 15 | #2,156 of 2,210 | 18 | 23.1 | $628K | 71 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 15 | #2,375 of 2,405 | 50 | 64.2 | $432K | 65 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 11 | #1,631 of 1,656 | 9 | 11.6 | $738K | 41 | 11 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 11 | #2,189 of 2,222 | 19 | 24.4 | $1.1M | 37 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 8 | #2,346 of 2,358 | 26 | 33.4 | $781K | 33 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 4 | #2,056 of 2,070 | 10 | 12.8 | $3.9M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $4.2M | 35 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $813K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $1.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2.9M | 175 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.9 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5M | Too few | 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 |
| 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 St. Francis 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 | $6M | $768 | 80 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.3M | $2,611 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $21.6M | $2,773 | 68 |
| Groceries | $39.2M | $5,034 | 80 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.2M | $671 | 67 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $283 | 49 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $418 | 42 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.6M | $854 | 66 |
| Pets | $5M | $639 | 70 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.3M | $1,452 | 71 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.3M | $2,222 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.7M | $2,142 | 71 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.8M | $1,135 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.5M | $12,137 | 73 |
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 St. Francis County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,800−5.3% since 2020
- Households
- 7,783
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 55%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 635 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 35
- Median household income
- $42,574+20.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $58,099
- Median home value
- $90,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,530
- Daytime population
- 21,343Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is St. Francis County, AR growing?
Population estimates put St. Francis County at 21,800 people in 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,783 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in St. Francis County, AR spend?
Households in St. Francis County spend about $94.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $39.2M on groceries and $21.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in St. Francis County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Which business types have the highest market scores in St. Francis County, AR?
Of the business types scored in St. Francis County, hair salons (47), real estate businesses (46) and pet businesses (42) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For hair salons, that ranks #1,303 of 2,339 scored counties.
How does St. Francis County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in St. Francis County is $42,574, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $90,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (60% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in St. Francis County, each ranked against other counties.
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