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Garfield

Arkansas · 593 residents · 3.091 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,800. Households here earn about 35% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
593
+21%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+18%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273725186638091990201020202024Garfield
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,688
+148%since 2000
from $13,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(468)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(39)
Diversity Score38.8%(230)
Diversity Score
39
+658%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Arkansas?

Garfield, Arkansas has about 593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Arkansas?

The typical household in Garfield, Arkansas earns about $66,667 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 $202,800, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Arkansas?

About 13.2% 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 7.4% 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 318 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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