County profile · Arkansas
White County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in White County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 80,085
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 29,629
- Median household income
- $55,249
- +25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $163,600
- Jobs located here
- 25,976
- Highest market score
- 71
- Landscaping and lawn care, #226 of 1,493 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 80,085 people live in White County, in 29,629 households. Population estimates show White County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in White County is $55,249 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in White County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
The highest Groundwork market scores in White County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (71); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); and convenience stores (62). White County ranks #226 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
White County is part of the Searcy area. For its number of households, White County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in White County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares White 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 | #226 of 1,493 | 11 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 117 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 70 | #226 of 1,771 | 15 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 150 | 37 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #684 of 2,261 | 22 | 7.4 | $7.4M | 93 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 61 | #461 of 1,461 | 11 | 3.7 | $2M | 78 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 56 | #668 of 1,611 | 12 | 4.1 | $803K | 80 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #959 of 2,272 | 47 | 15.9 | $1.6M | 124 | 35 |
| Roofing and gutters | 53 | #534 of 1,177 | 11 | 3.7 | $6.6M | 78 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #891 of 2,176 | 48 | 16.2 | Index only | 151 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,172 of 2,402 | 63 | 21.3 | $2.6M | 76 | 17 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,133 of 2,229 | 63 | 21.3 | Index only | 145 | 35 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 49 | #1,166 of 2,210 | 48 | 16.2 | $992K | 113 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #480 of 887 | 11 | 3.7 | Index only | 92 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #951 of 1,769 | 20 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,093 of 2,070 | 22 | 7.4 | $7.4M | 79 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #1,158 of 2,087 | 36 | 12.2 | $1.3M | 104 | 15 |
| Funeral homes | 44 | #879 of 1,472 | 13 | 4.4 | $318K | 47 | 5 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,278 of 2,090 | 26 | 8.8 | $3.6M | 71 | 51 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #881 of 1,356 | 12 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 43 | #1,180 of 1,792 | 22 | 7.4 | $701K | 54 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 42 | #947 of 1,451 | 16 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 64 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,085 of 1,656 | 17 | 5.7 | $1.7M | 94 | 40 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 41 | #930 of 1,334 | 14 | 4.7 | $1.1M | 55 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #1,010 of 1,490 | 14 | 4.7 | $2M | 85 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 40 | #1,609 of 2,358 | 72 | 24.3 | $1.2M | 50 | 37 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,652 of 2,405 | 158 | 53.3 | $592K | 89 | 48 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,424 of 2,063 | 26 | 8.8 | $3.6M | 97 | 20 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,540 of 2,088 | 40 | 13.5 | $386K | 58 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 39 | #1,660 of 2,405 | 279 | 94.2 | $335K | 90 | 122 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,571 of 2,057 | 38 | 12.8 | $1.9M | 78 | 53 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,654 of 2,200 | 45 | 15.2 | $486K | 55 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,810 of 2,339 | 79 | 26.7 | $286K | 66 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 36 | #1,437 of 1,889 | 26 | 8.8 | $3.6M | 87 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 36 | #1,460 of 1,886 | 32 | 10.8 | $886K | 90 | 21 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,922 of 2,385 | 133 | 44.9 | $170K | 80 | 19 |
| Nail salons | 35 | #1,055 of 1,328 | 21 | 7.1 | $1.1M | 64 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 35 | #1,689 of 2,222 | 52 | 17.6 | $1.8M | 59 | 51 |
| Physical therapy | 33 | #1,143 of 1,422 | 13 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 91 | 19 |
| Tire shops | 33 | #1,184 of 1,530 | 15 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 68 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,431 of 1,707 | 24 | 8.1 | $3M | 63 | 28 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 32 | #1,052 of 1,302 | 11 | 3.7 | $2.6M | 82 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,079 of 1,327 | 11 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 76 | 14 |
| Veterinarians | 31 | #1,187 of 1,485 | 14 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 57 | 13 |
| Laundromats | 29 | #634 of 785 | 6 | 2.0 | $7.9M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 27 | #828 of 974 | 11 | 3.7 | $2M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,176 of 2,394 | 238 | 80.3 | $119K | 78 | 98 |
| Auto repair shops | 24 | #2,187 of 2,378 | 96 | 32.4 | $268K | 60 | 45 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,231 of 2,401 | 158 | 53.3 | $163K | 61 | 61 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.4 | $3.9M | 95 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $24.1M | 201 | 22 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $12.6M | 123 | 6 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | Index only | 237 | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $47.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $37.7M | Too few | 13 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $28.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in White 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 | $25.7M | $868 | 91 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $85.3M | $2,880 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $93.6M | $3,158 | 78 |
| Groceries | $161.8M | $5,462 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $22.6M | $763 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.6M | $325 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $15.4M | $521 | 53 |
| Medical and dental services | $28.3M | $957 | 74 |
| Pets | $21.9M | $739 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $47.6M | $1,608 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $73.3M | $2,475 | 126 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $72.4M | $2,444 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $37.7M | $1,273 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $394.8M | $13,325 | 80 |
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 White County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 80,085+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 29,629
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,034 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 75
- Median household income
- $55,249+25.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,679
- Median home value
- $163,600
- Jobs located here
- 25,976
- Daytime population
- 72,590Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is White County, AR growing?
Population estimates put White County at 80,085 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 29,629 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in White County, AR spend?
Households in White County spend about $394.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $161.8M on groceries and $93.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in White County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (53).
Which business types have the highest market scores in White County, AR?
Of the business types scored in White County, landscaping and lawn care companies (71); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); and convenience stores (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #226 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does White County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in White County is $55,249, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $163,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (47% 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. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in White County, each ranked against other counties.
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