Garland County, AR

County

Demographics of Garland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.4%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

9,735

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 24.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 31.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 12.7%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 37.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 7.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.0%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 10.9%
South American: 2.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 41.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.8%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 58.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 39.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.0%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 80.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Garland County

Neighborhoods in Garland County

Old Bonnerdale / Pearcy

Jessieville / Hamilton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources