Garner town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Garner town is a small community located in Arkansas, within Union County. The total population is 234. It ranks as the 425th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garner town is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garner town is $68,750. This is 17% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garner town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.5%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower 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 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garner town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.