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Greenland

Arkansas · 1,259 residents · 4.013 sq mi
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Greenland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,511. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,259
+39%since 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−7%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6509651K2K2K1990201020202024Greenland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,511
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,029
+30%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+95%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(851)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(85)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,148)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(41)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other3%(38)
Diversity Score19.6%(247)
Diversity Score
20
+110%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 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
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenland, Arkansas?

Greenland, Arkansas has about 1,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Greenland, Arkansas earns about $39,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenland, Arkansas expensive?

In Greenland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $153,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Greenland, Arkansas?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greenland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenland, Arkansas?

About 12.0% of people in Greenland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenland, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenland, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 504 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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