RANK #454 / 996 · POP 124,611 · AR
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.9%
Faulkner County, Arkansas, is often first recognized for Conway, its largest city and county seat, known as "The City of Colleges" due to the presence of the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College. Located in central Arkansas, the county is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. Commuting to Little Rock is common for many residents, with an average commute time of 25.5 minutes. The community offers a blend of suburban and rural living, characterized by rolling hills, river valleys, and access to outdoor recreation at places like Lake Conway, the largest man-made lake in the nation overseen by a state Game and Fish Commission, and Cadron Settlement Park along the Arkansas River.
Life in Faulkner County is shaped by its educational institutions and a growing population, attracting families and young professionals. The public school system is highly rated, with several top-ranked elementary schools. The economy is diverse, with significant contributions from education and healthcare, and a growing presence in technology and energy sectors. The county has seen consistent population growth, driven by factors such as schools and housing.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Conway Data Center
Forgelight Ventures (representing an unnamed Fortune 100 company, potentially Google)
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$1,000M | Planned |
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MAYFLOWER115KV Battery Storage Project
Undisclosed
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$200M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Faulkner County has a Boom Town Index score of 54/100, ranking #454 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $61,273, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Faulkner County is $195,800 with median rent at $931/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3129, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed +2.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.19% of Faulkner County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.