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Greenland

Arkansas · 1,213 residents · 4.013 sq mi
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Greenland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,333. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,213
+34%since 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+10%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6509651K2K2K1990201020202024Greenland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,333
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,355
+76%since 2000
from $16,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,014)
Black2.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(60)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other7.4%(90)
Diversity Score34.9%(423)
Diversity Score
35
+274%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenland, Arkansas?

Greenland, Arkansas has about 1,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Greenland, Arkansas earns about $58,333 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Greenland, Arkansas?

About 26.0% 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 7.8% 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 458 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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