What is the gross domestic product (GDP) in Woodruff County, AR?
Refreshed annually
About $269 million in 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services a country, state, or county produces — it's the sum of consumer spending, business investment, government spending, and net exports. It is often used to quantify the size of an economy. The $269 million is the "real GDP," which is adjusted to account for inflation to make it easier to compare the size of an economy over time.
$269M
Real GDP (2024)
-9.1%
Change in real GDP (2023 to 2024)
Changes in spending and investment cause the GDP to fluctuate.
As of 2024, real GDP was $269M in Woodruff County. This was 9.1% lower than in 2023.
Real GDP decreased from 2023 to reach $269 million in 2024.
Real GDP in Woodruff County, AR, adjusted for inflation (chained 2017 dollars)
Which industry contributes the most to Woodruff County's GDP?
The GDP can also be broken down and compared across industries — useful, as different industries experience different economic pressures.
The manufacturing industry contributed the most to the GDP of Woodruff County in 2024, generating a value of $73.4 million. It was followed by agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting ($52 million) and professional and business services ($29.3 million).
The professional and business services industry grew the most, with a 2024 GDP that was 4.8 times the 2014 GDP.
In 2024, the manufacturing industry contributed the most to GDP in Woodruff County, AR.
Real gross domestic product by industry in Woodruff County, AR, chained 2017 dollars
What is Woodruff County's GDP per person?
Another way to understand a population's standard of living is by taking the GDP and dividing it by the total number of people in the population. This figure offers insight into the average economic output per individual. When the GDP per person goes up, it suggests that individuals are becoming wealthier and/or resources are being used more efficiently. This helps economists understand whether economic growth is outpacing population growth.
In 2024, GDP per person was $46,437, down 6.8% from 2023.
In 2024, real GDP was equivalent to $46,400 per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Woodruff County, AR, chained 2017 dollars
GDP and the economic experience vary by location due to factors like cost of living, population density, workforce education, and the leading industries in the area.
In 2024, Woodruff County's real (that is, inflation-adjusted) GDP per person was 19th highest out of Arkansas's 75 counties. Counties with a similar standard of living include Little River County (18th) and Jefferson County (20th).
In 2024, Woodruff County, AR was ranked 19 in Arkansas for GDP per person.
Real gross domestic product per person in Arkansas by county
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