County profile · Arkansas
Union County, AR market data
How Union County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,926
- −5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 15,002
- Median household income
- $55,259
- +23.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $120,900
- Jobs located here
- 17,166
- Highest market score
- 58
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #550 of 1,771 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
Union County has an estimated 36,926 people and 15,002 households. Population estimates put the population change in Union County from 2020 to 2025 at −5.2%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Union County is $55,259, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Union County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (57).
Of the business types scored in Union County, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); real estate agents and brokers (52); and real estate businesses (47) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #550 of 1,771 scored counties.
Union County is part of the El Dorado area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Union County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #550 of 1,771 | 9 | 6.0 | $2.2M | 128 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #930 of 2,176 | 21 | 14.0 | Index only | 176 | 4 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,205 of 2,229 | 23 | 15.3 | Index only | 203 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,317 of 2,200 | 14 | 9.3 | $806K | 92 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,402 of 2,070 | 13 | 8.7 | $6.3M | 68 | 3 |
| Pizza | 37 | #1,543 of 2,090 | 8 | 5.3 | $6M | 118 | 34 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 35 | #1,357 of 1,707 | 9 | 6.0 | $4.1M | 86 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 35 | #1,404 of 1,769 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.3M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 34 | #1,497 of 1,889 | 12 | 8.0 | $4M | 97 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 32 | #1,223 of 1,490 | 8 | 5.3 | $1.8M | 76 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,669 of 2,063 | 14 | 9.3 | $3.4M | 93 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 27 | #2,202 of 2,385 | 71 | 47.3 | $163K | 77 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 25 | #1,277 of 1,461 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 63 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,948 of 2,272 | 36 | 24.0 | $982K | 78 | 19 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,201 of 2,405 | 89 | 59.3 | $541K | 82 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 24 | #2,134 of 2,402 | 47 | 31.3 | $1.7M | 52 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #2,150 of 2,339 | 37 | 24.7 | $313K | 73 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 24 | #2,185 of 2,378 | 42 | 28.0 | $300K | 67 | 13 |
| Car washes and detailing | 23 | #1,332 of 1,451 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 21 | #1,810 of 1,886 | 18 | 12.0 | $808K | 82 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 21 | #1,983 of 2,057 | 20 | 13.3 | $1.8M | 76 | 31 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 21 | #2,266 of 2,405 | 151 | 100.7 | $319K | 86 | 65 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 20 | #1,968 of 2,088 | 15 | 10.0 | $562K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 19 | #1,402 of 1,472 | 8 | 5.3 | $269K | 40 | 5 |
| Gyms | 19 | #1,674 of 1,792 | 9 | 6.0 | $937K | 72 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,954 of 2,087 | 27 | 18.0 | $914K | 72 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 19 | #2,093 of 2,210 | 39 | 26.0 | $633K | 72 | 12 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 18 | #1,282 of 1,327 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 45 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 18 | #2,238 of 2,358 | 31 | 20.7 | $1.3M | 56 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 17 | #2,098 of 2,222 | 22 | 14.7 | $2.2M | 72 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 17 | #2,322 of 2,401 | 72 | 48.0 | $175K | 65 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,109 of 2,261 | 28 | 18.7 | $2.9M | 37 | 6 |
| Electricians | 13 | #1,141 of 1,160 | 7 | 4.7 | $5.3M | 44 | 13 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 13 | #1,298 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.4M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 12 | #2,370 of 2,394 | 114 | 76.0 | $128K | 84 | 59 |
| Physical therapy | 11 | #1,395 of 1,422 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 67 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 11 | #1,484 of 1,530 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 56 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 9 | #1,587 of 1,611 | 17 | 11.3 | $314K | 31 | 13 |
| Nail salons | 8 | #1,307 of 1,328 | 11 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 8 | #1,639 of 1,656 | 17 | 11.3 | $855K | 48 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 5 | #1,336 of 1,356 | 14 | 9.3 | $826K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $6.2M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $3.6M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $4.8M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $9.2M | 109 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 104 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $6.5M | 220 | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $8.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $9.7M | Too few | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 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 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Union 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 | $12.6M | $839 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $41.3M | $2,752 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $48.2M | $3,211 | 79 |
| Groceries | $82.1M | $5,473 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.6M | $771 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.3M | $356 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $8.4M | $562 | 57 |
| Medical and dental services | $14.5M | $969 | 75 |
| Pets | $11.3M | $752 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $24.7M | $1,644 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $35.4M | $2,358 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $37M | $2,465 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.4M | $1,290 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $201.9M | $13,460 | 81 |
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 Union County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,926−5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 15,002
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,039 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $55,259+23.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,348
- Median home value
- $120,900
- Jobs located here
- 17,166
- Daytime population
- 38,875Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Union County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Union County at 36,926 people in 2025, down 5.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 15,002 households. Median household income rose 23.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Union County, AR spend?
Households in Union County spend about $201.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $82.1M on groceries and $48.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Union 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 (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Union County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Union County are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); real estate agents and brokers (52); and real estate businesses (47). Union County ranks #550 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Union County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Union County is $55,259 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $120,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Union County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest 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. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Union County, each ranked against other counties.
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