Economy & Jobs — Fort Smith, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,816 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,991 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 43,801 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17.2% |
| Professional | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 134 |
| Fast Food | 111 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 106 |
| Insurance Agencies | 78 |
| Law Offices | 68 |
| Gas Stations | 63 |
| Commercial Banks | 61 |
| Dental Offices | 59 |
| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Accounting Firms | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 29 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Beauty Salons | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
