Garland County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Garland County, Arkansas has a population of 100,035, the 8th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $57,181 and the median home value is $194,300. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Garland County Quick Facts
How Garland County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,062 | 100,035 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $55,409 | $57,181 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $176,400 | $194,300 | +10.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Garland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 37,920 | $47,760 | 20.5% | $165,500 |
| Piney | 4,458 | $50,901 | 28.5% | $134,400 |
| Rockwell | 3,986 | $63,500 | 11.6% | $289,800 |
| Lake Hamilton | 2,127 | $73,696 | 12.5% | $405,900 |
| Mountain Pine | 555 | $49,013 | 19.8% | N/A |
| Fountain Lake | 548 | $60,093 | 24.6% | $164,300 |
| Pearcy | 363 | $30,278 | 20.1% | $53,400 |
| Lonsdale | 211 | $68,590 | 0.9% | $161,900 |
| Crystal Springs | 85 | N/A | 30.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Garland County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 100,035. It is the 8th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garland County is 45.5 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 10.5% 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 $57,181. This is 6% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $194,300. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Garland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Garland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garland County, Arkansas?
Garland County has a population of 100,035, making it the 8th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Garland County?
The median household income in Garland County is $57,181 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.
How many cities are in Garland County, Arkansas?
Garland County contains 9 Census-designated places.