Garner, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garner, Arkansas had a total population of 175, the 461st largest town in Arkansas, with a median household income of $66,389, which is 9% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Garner Quick Facts
How Garner 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 | 234 | 175 | -25.2% |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $66,389 | -3.4% |
How Garner Compares
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+)
Garner Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in White County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | 18.8% | $188,500 |
| Beebe | 8,707 | $59,476 | 15.1% | $158,200 |
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | 16.1% | $142,400 |
| Judsonia | 2,052 | $43,279 | 29.0% | $117,600 |
| Kensett | 1,937 | $31,207 | 28.0% | $90,400 |
| Higginson | 1,055 | $76,957 | 13.7% | $132,000 |
| Floyd | 881 | $83,719 | 3.4% | $230,400 |
| Rose Bud | 656 | $54,286 | 11.7% | $151,000 |
| McRae | 623 | $35,132 | 14.4% | $99,400 |
| Bradford | 522 | $33,977 | 30.5% | $89,600 |
Cities Similar to Garner
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilburn | 173 | N/A | N/A | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Ulm | 174 | $63,438 | N/A | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Powhatan | 173 | $63,409 | $115,600 | 12.8% | 26.6% |
| Uniontown | 168 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Bodcaw | 177 | $70,625 | $99,100 | 19.3% | 4.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 175, Garner's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Garner is a small community located in Arkansas, within White County. The total population is 175. It ranks as the 461st most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garner is 40.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Garner is $66,389. This is 9% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Garner has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%.
Education
9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 82.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garner, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garner, Arkansas?
Garner, Arkansas has a population of 175 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garner, AR?
The median household income in Garner is $66,389, which is 18% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garner, AR?
The poverty rate in Garner is 6.3%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Garner, Arkansas?
Garner's population is 88.0% White, 0.0% Black, 10.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garner, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Garner — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Garner, Arkansas?
9.3% of adults (25+) in Garner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.