Economy & Jobs — Arkansas City, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,312 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 173 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 48.9% |
| Construction | 20.1% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Fast Food | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
