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Garfield

Arkansas · 502 residents · 3.091 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
+2%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+20%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273725186638091990201020202024Garfield
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,179
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,792
+43%since 2000
from $13,159 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(13)
Diversity Score
3
−50%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Arkansas?

Garfield, Arkansas has about 502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Arkansas?

The typical household in Garfield, Arkansas earns about $55,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Arkansas expensive?

In Garfield, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Arkansas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Arkansas?

About 10.0% of people in Garfield, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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