Economic Development
Economic development is the process by which an area improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.
An Overview
The Hot Springs Village Area Chamber of Commerce includes both GARLAND and SALINE counties. The communities within these counties covers Blakely, Blue Springs, Hot Springs Village, Jessieville, Mountain Valley, Mountain Pine, Ouachita Area. Saline County includes Fountain Lake, Hot Springs Village, Lonsdale, Owensville. Our trade area is encompassed within two Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA): the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway MSA and the Hot Springs MSA. Combined, these MSAs serve a population of nearly one million people.
In depth Hot Springs Village information can be found in the Hot Springs Village Social & Economic Impact Study.
Statewide information can be found via the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's website. Here you will find demographics, statistics, and more.
Arkansas North HWY 7 West Gate entrance to Hot Springs Village, Chamber Offices, and Visitor Center.
New and Improved Highways
Thanks to Cooperative Economic Development Efforts, you can now get here quicker and safer.
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT AND BUILDING PROJECTS
Hot Springs Village, CDP
US Census Data
Hot Springs Village is a Census Designated Place, and as such has its survey data segmented by the US Census Bureau. Hot Springs Village CDP has a population of 14.8k people with a median age of 68 and a median household income of $58,899. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hot Springs Village, AR grew 2.16%. 41% of the residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The median property value in Hot Springs Village, AR was $207,800. Most people in Hot Springs Village, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The largest industries in Hot Springs Village, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance, Manufacturing, and Retail Trade, and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services; Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services; and Wholesale Trade.
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Saline County
Saline County Data
Saline County is included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway MSA, with a population of 734,381, hosts a median age of 36.7, median household income of $51,500 with 4.96% growth, 340,083 employees, and a median property value of $151,700 with 1.2% growth.
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Garland County
Garland County Data
Garland County is included in the Hot Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), with a population of 97,119, hosts a median age of 44.1, median household income of $40,011 with 3.3% growth, 39,971 employees, and a median property value of $133,700 with 2.3% growth. Over 250,000 people are within a 30-minute driving radius of the area.
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Regional Resources
Legislation
Legislative Tracking - Please use the link categories below to learn more about the current bills being tracked by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Report for 2019 - Link
Legislative Impact 2018 - Link
Washington Watch - Link
State Leadership
Governor - Asa Hutchinson
Lieutenant Governor - Tim Griffin
Congressman - Rick Crawford, French Hill, Bruce Westerman, Steve Womack
Senate President Pro Tempore - Jim Hendren
Representatives
Richard Womack, 18th District
Marcus E. Richmond, 21st District
Richard McGrew, 22nd District
Lanny Fite, 23rd District
Less Warren, 25th District
Other Resources
West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District (WCAPDD)
Arkansas Economic Development CommissionRichard McGrew
General Assembly Annual Report
Arkansas' 92nd General Assembly
2019 Legislative Summary
ReportS
Arkansas' Annual Report covers news, legislation, and progress. The Hot Springs Village Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas.
92nd General Assembly, 2019 Legislative Summary - Link
Arkansas State Chamber, Annual Report 2018 - Link
News Releases - Link
News and Updates
