Hempstead County’s workforce reflects both its industrial heritage and its readiness for the future. Generations of skilled tradespeople have powered agriculture, timber, and manufacturing while expanding into energy, logistics, and healthcare.
Employers draw from a regional laborshed of more than 85,000 workers supported by UA Hope. Training programs in industrial maintenance, healthcare, logistics, and technology ensure skills stay aligned with industry demand.
Anchored by employers like Tyson Foods, New Millennium, and Hope Baking, the county’s economy combines stability and growth. With affordable land, strong infrastructure, and a reliable workforce, Hempstead County offers lasting opportunity for modern industry.
Workforce Profile
- Experienced labor base grounded in manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics
- Local participation rate above the regional average for rural counties
- Employers benefit from a dependable, multi-generational workforce with strong work ethic
Employment Highlights
- Workforce of roughly 8,000 employed residents within the county
- Low turnover across long-established industries
- Strategic location along I-30 supports rapid access to labor, logistics, and supplier networks
For More Information
Hempstead County Economic Development
Anna Powell
108 West 3rd
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-8485
edc@hopeusa.com