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Garner

Arkansas · 211 residents (2025 est.) · 0.789 sq mi
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Garner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,389. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−38%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+18%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1321742152562981990201020202024Garner
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,389
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,406
+167%since 2000
from $11,015 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−10%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(270)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score26.7%(47)
Diversity Score
27
+400%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+126%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garner, Arkansas?

Garner, Arkansas has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garner, Arkansas?

The typical household in Garner, Arkansas earns about $66,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Garner, Arkansas?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garner, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garner, Arkansas?

About 6.3% of people in Garner, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garner, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garner, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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