Economy & Jobs — Little Rock, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,003 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,242 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 101,166 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Professional | 11.9% |
| Retail | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 460 |
| Law Offices | 437 |
| Fast Food | 394 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 357 |
| Insurance Agencies | 301 |
| Commercial Banks | 204 |
| Real Estate Offices | 199 |
| Gas Stations | 195 |
| Dental Offices | 173 |
| Hotels Motels | 119 |
| Beauty Salons | 106 |
| Accounting Firms | 104 |
| Child Day Care | 103 |
| Coffee Shops | 86 |
| General Merchandise | 84 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
