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Garner

Arkansas · 211 residents (2025 est.) · 0.79 sq mi
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With 175 people, Garner is a city in Arkansas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. The population has fallen 38% since 2000. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. 3% of people here were born outside the United States.

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

175
−38%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
211 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
222 / sq mi
−34%since 2009
from 336 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
40.3
+18%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.79 sq mi
Population, 19902024
13217421525629819902000201020202024Garner
2024175
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.1%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.6%(36)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.9%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.1%(44)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.4%(6)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,389
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
6.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

80.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
22.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.92 people
+9%since 2009
from 2.68 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
10.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
66.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(270)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
27
+477%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.9%(19)
Ancestry
English8.6%(15)
German7.4%(13)
American5.1%(9)
Dutch2.3%(4)
French0.6%(1)
Italian0.6%(1)
Polish0.6%(1)
Scottish0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+126%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
21.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
36.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
28.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2013
from 19.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(26)
Married38.4%(38)
Widowed4%(4)
Divorced31.3%(31)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(13)
Married67.3%(37)
Widowed5.5%(3)
Divorced3.6%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2013
from 19.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
9.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
22.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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