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Garland

Arkansas · 242 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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Garland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,719. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−31%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632393153904661990201020202024Garland
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,719
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,753
+16%since 2000
from $9,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−49%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(98)
Black69.3%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(67)
Black71.9%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score53.5%(130)
Diversity Score
54
+2%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garland, Arkansas?

Garland, Arkansas has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Garland, Arkansas earns about $26,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garland, Arkansas expensive?

In Garland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $19,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Garland, Arkansas?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garland, Arkansas?

About 21.5% of people in Garland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garland, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garland, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 170 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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