Garland County GIS Maps
Garland County, Arkansas, has 100,180 residents and covers 677.7 square miles. The population grew 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Garland County is 05051.
Hot Springs is the county's largest population center. Garland County also includes 8 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 21 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Garland County Trends
- Population
- 100,180▴
- Median Home Value
- $176,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 22,297▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Garland County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Garland County Population
Garland County had 100,180 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% higher than in 2010. Garland County added 12,112 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 148 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs National Park and Hot Springs Village.
Population Trend in Garland County AR
Garland County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Garland County Zip Codes
Garland County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hot Springs National Park (71913), Hot Springs National Park (71901) and Hot Springs Village (71909). Hot Springs National Park is the largest zip by population, with about 46,801 residents or 47% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 94% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Garland County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71913 | Hot Springs National Park | 46,801 | ▴ 7.7% |
| 71901 | Hot Springs National Park | 29,363 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 71909 | Hot Springs Village | 17,935 | ▴ 15.7% |
| 71968 | Royal | 4,564 | ▾ -3.2% |
| 71964 | Pearcy | 4,179 | ▴ 6.4% |
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Garland County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Garland County Demographics
Garland County has a median age of 45.3, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 20% of residents are under 18, while 24.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Garland County AR
Median Age
45.3
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
Garland County School Districts
Garland County is served by 11 public school districts with 22,297 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Benton, Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs. Those three districts account for about 60% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Garland County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton School District | 5,806 | 26% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Lake Hamilton School District | 3,945 | 17.7% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Hot Springs School District | 3,576 | 16% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Lakeside School District | 3,538 | 15.9% | ▴ 5.2% |
| Fountain Lake School District | 1,248 | 5.6% | ▴ 3% |
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Garland County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Garland County Housing & Real Estate
Garland County has a median home value of $176,400 and a median gross rent of $942. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $336,450 and homes spent about 73 days on the market.
Garland County Housing Mix
Garland County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Garland County Housing Trends
Garland County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Garland County, AR
Garland County has 5,314 business listings across 696 categories. The largest categories in Garland County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (155, 2.9%), Real Estate Agents (93, 1.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (73, 1.4%). The full Garland County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Garland County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Garland County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 155 | 2.9% |
| Real Estate Agents | 93 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 73 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 73 | 1.4% |
| Gas Stations | 71 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 67 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 62 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 60 | 1.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 58 | 1.1% |
| Hotels | 57 | 1.1% |
Garland County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Springs of Park Avenue | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Hot Springs |
| Park Place Apartments | Accommodation | Hot Springs |
| Newkirk & Nordquist PA | Accountant | Hot Springs National Park |
| Magellan Golf Course | Active Life | Hot Springs Village |
| Shalom Women's Center | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Hot Springs |
| Centerfold | Adult Entertainment | Hot Springs |
| Proforma Spectrum Graphics | Advertising Agency | Hot Springs National Park |
| Gregs Hay and Straw | Agricultural Service | Hot Springs |
| Airtech Supply Inc | Aircraft Manufacturer | Hot Springs |
| Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport | Airport | Hot Springs |
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Garland County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Garland County Basemaps
Garland County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Garland County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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