Garland County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garland County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 100,062. It is the 8th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garland County is 45.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garland County is $55,409. This is 6% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $176,400. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.8%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Garland County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.