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Garland County, Arkansas
Garland County, Arkansas. Garland County had 99,695 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 10 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 30 census tracts. GEOID 05051.
Garland County is the county of the Hot Springs, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
99,695
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 100,180 · ACS 2020-2024: 100,035
Median household income
$57,181
±$2,452 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$194,300
±$11,677 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$966
±$27 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Garland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 100,180 residents in Garland County. The Census Bureau estimates 99,695 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 100,035 over 678 square miles of land.
| Measure | Garland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 100,035 | 3,049,391 | +1,480 |
| Households | 43,667±817 | 1,205,987 | +3,458 |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.04 | 2.46 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 52,760±71 | 1,394,673 | +1,891 |
Garland County's population since 2000
From 88,068 in 2000 to 99,695 in 2025: up 13.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Garland County?
Garland County holds 10 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Hot Springs with 37,979 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hot Springs | 37,930 | $47,760 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Village | 15,861 | $75,370 |
| Piney | 5,238 | $50,901 |
| Rockwell | 4,548 | $63,500 |
| Lake Hamilton | 2,084 | $73,696 |
| Mountain PineGEOID 0547450 | 585 | $49,013 |
| Fountain LakeGEOID 0524700 | 475 | $60,093 |
| PearcyGEOID 0554170 | 306 | $30,278 |
| Crystal SpringsGEOID 0516690 | 129 | not published |
| LonsdaleGEOID 0541450 | 103 | $68,590 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Garland County?
The median resident of Garland County is 45.5 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.6%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Garland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±0.3 | 38.5 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 9.0% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2%±0.4 pts | 67.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4%±1.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.0 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±1.5 pts | 25.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Garland County earn?
Half of Garland County's 43,667 households earn less than $57,181 a year (±$2,452), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,107 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Garland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,181±$2,452 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,414±$3,194 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,085±$1,294 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±1.5 pts | 16.0% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.8%±3.8 pts | 21.1% | −9.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±1.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2%±1.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Garland County?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Garland County's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,300 by its owner (±$11,677). The median renter pays $966 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Garland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,300±$11,677 | $188,000 | +$22,126 |
| Median gross rent | $966±$27 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4%±4.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,278±$52 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±1.7 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 52,760±71 | 1,394,673 | +1,891 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±2.0 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3%±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Garland County building?
Builders took permits for 326 new housing units across Garland County in 2025 (98 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Garland County get to work?
78.2% of Garland County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Garland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5%±1.2 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±1.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±0.9 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Garland County's census tracts?
Garland County is divided into 30 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,548 (Tract 107) to $93,109 (Tract 105.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Garland County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 75 |
| Median household income | 15th of 75 |
| Median home value | 8th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 75 |
| Median age | 14th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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