Garland County, AR

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2021 Population

99,694

0.657% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.222% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

4.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,985

3.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$145,900

2.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,466

1.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Garland County, AR had a population of 99.7k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $49,985. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Garland County, AR grew from 99,043 to 99,694, a 0.657% increase and its median household income grew from $48,150 to $49,985, a 3.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Garland County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.24%), White (Hispanic) (3.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.39%).

None of the households in Garland County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Garland County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Garland County, AR are National Park College (781 degrees awarded in 2021), Hot Springs Beauty College (29 degrees), and Champion Christian College (11 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Garland County, AR was $145,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Garland County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Garland County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Garland County, AR borders Hot Spring County, AR, Montgomery County, AR, Perry County, AR, Saline County, AR, and Yell County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

Garland County, AR is home to a population of 99.7k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.74% of Garland County, AR residents were born outside of the country (3.73k people).

In 2021, there were 9.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.9k people) in Garland County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Garland County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Garland County, AR was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Garland County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Garland County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.9k ± 322
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.21k ± 398
White (Hispanic)
3.86k ± 522

Hispanic Population

5.98k people

6% of the people in Garland County, AR are hispanic (5.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Garland County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

3.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.73k people

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.26k people

As of 2021, 3.74% of Garland County, AR residents (3.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Garland County, AR was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Garland County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,263 ± 294
Gulf War (2001-)
1,658 ± 395
Gulf War (1990s)
1,280 ± 334

Garland County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Garland County, AR employs 41.5k people. The largest industries in Garland County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,251 people), Retail Trade (5,832 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,202 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,232), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,167), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($43,384).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

41.5k

2021 Value

± 1,792

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 6.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garland County, AR grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 40.8k employees to 41.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garland County, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,151 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,648 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,534 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garland County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.5k

2021 Value

± 1,792

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 6.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garland County, AR grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 40.8k employees to 41.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garland County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,251 people), Retail Trade (5,832 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,202 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garland County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Garland County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,644

Median earning men ± $2,019

$27,220

Median earning women ± $1,487

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($49,534), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,276), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,555).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($45,030), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,012), and Public Administration ($40,781).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,203
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
769
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
633
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$786k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$415k
Manufacturing
$208k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Garland County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Other (1.56%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.56%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Garland County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Other (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Garland County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Garland County, AR awarded 821 degrees. The student population of Garland County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 786 male students and 1,313 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Garland County, AR are White (630 and 77.3%), followed by Black or African American (75 and 9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 8.96%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (17 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Garland County, AR by number of degrees awarded are National Park College (781 and 95.1%), Hot Springs Beauty College (29 and 3.53%), and Champion Christian College (11 and 1.34%).

The most popular majors in Garland County, AR are Pre-Nursing Studies (112 and 13.6%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (109 and 13.3%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 and 11.1%).

The median tuition cost in Garland County, AR for private four year colleges is $6,840.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,099 students enrolled in Garland County, AR, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,465 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
49 degrees awarded
Other Clinical Laboratory & Allied Health Professions
46 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
112 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Garland County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Garland County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

National Park College
781 degrees awarded
Hot Springs Beauty College
29 degrees awarded
Champion Christian College
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National Park College with 781 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 315 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Garland County, AR, which is 0.623 times less than the 506 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 630 degrees mean that there were 8.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Garland County, AR was $145,900 in 2021, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,100 to $145,900, a 2.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Garland County, AR is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Garland County, AR have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Garland County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Garland County, AR is $49,985. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Garland County, AR was Census Tract 116.01 with a value of $68,547, followed by Census Tract 116.02 and Census Tract 120.02, with respective values of $64,518 and $50,793.

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garland County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.32%.

Housing

Property

$145,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,503

$28,392

Median Property Taxes

±$1,381

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garland County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Garland County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.7% of the housing units in Garland County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Garland County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116.01
Census Tract 116.02
Census Tract 120.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Garland County, AR was Census Tract 116.01 with a value of $68,547, followed by Census Tract 116.02 and Census Tract 120.02, with respective values of $64,518 and $50,793.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Garland County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,985

Median Household Income

± $2,983

41.9k

Number of Households

± 1,753

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.9k households in Garland County, AR grew to $49,985 from the previous year's value of $48,150.

The following chart displays the households in Garland County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Garland County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (4.34%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Garland County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (4.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Garland County, AR have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Garland County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Garland County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Garland County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garland County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garland County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.32%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garland County, AR (15.9k out of 98.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garland County, AR is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22.7% of the children was living in poverty in Garland County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 645 in Garland County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 71.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Garland County, AR has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Garland County, AR see 1156 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.26% increase from the previous year (1153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1691 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 342 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,156 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Garland County, AR

Primary care physicians in Garland County, AR see an average of 1,156 patients per year. This represents a 0.26% increase from the previous year (1,153 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Garland County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.67%

Uninsured

30.8%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garland County, AR declined by 4.03% from 10.1% to 9.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Garland County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.4 in Garland County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Garland County, AR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Garland County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Garland County, AR.

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