Economy & Jobs — Ward, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,734 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,125 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,318 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 41 |
| Insurance Agencies | 40 |
| Commercial Banks | 32 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Real Estate Offices | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
