Garland County, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,790 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 136.0 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.6 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 43,762 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garland County grew by 3.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 100,063 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garland County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,125 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.99% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garland County is about 5% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $79,427 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $941 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garland County is about 7.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $941 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garland County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.2 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.5 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,453 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,386 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,092 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (12.2 min), Dallas County (12.7 min), Clark County (13.3 min).
Slowest:
Newton County (32.2 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Grant County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Garland County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Garland County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Garland County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Garland County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.1% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garland County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Garland County, Arkansas?
The population of Garland County, Arkansas is 99,790, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garland County, Arkansas?
The population density of Garland County, Arkansas is 136.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Garland County, Arkansas?
The median household income in Garland County, Arkansas is $56,125, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garland County, Arkansas?
The median home price in Garland County, Arkansas is $79,427, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garland County, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Garland County, Arkansas is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.