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Garner

Arkansas · 211 residents · 0.789 sq mi
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Garner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,000. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−26%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321742152562981990201020202024Garner
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,996
+36%since 2000
from $11,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$913
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(140)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(105)
Diversity Score
50
+830%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.7%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garner, Arkansas?

Garner, Arkansas has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garner, Arkansas?

The typical household in Garner, Arkansas earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garner, Arkansas expensive?

In Garner, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Garner, Arkansas?

About 3.1% 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 25.4% 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 65 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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