Garland, Arkansas facts for kids
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Garland, Arkansas
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Location in Miller County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 222.35/sq mi (85.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71839
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| FIPS code | 05-25780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406543 |
Garland, sometimes called Garland City, is a small town in Miller County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the larger Texarkana, Texas - Texarkana, Arkansas area. In 2020, about 195 people lived there. This was a decrease from 242 people in 2010.
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Where is Garland, Arkansas?
Garland is in the eastern part of Miller County. It sits right on the west bank of the Red River. You can find it about 22 miles (35 km) east of Texarkana. It is also about 31 miles (50 km) west of Magnolia.
The town covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Garland
The number of people living in Garland has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from 1910 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 277 | — | |
| 1920 | 370 | 33.6% | |
| 1930 | 425 | 14.9% | |
| 1940 | 325 | −23.5% | |
| 1950 | 351 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 377 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 321 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 660 | 105.6% | |
| 1990 | 415 | −37.1% | |
| 2000 | 352 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 242 | −31.2% | |
| 2020 | 195 | −19.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 195 people living in Garland. These people made up 133 households and 95 families. Most of the people living in Garland were Black or African American (about 72.82%). White people made up about 22.56% of the population. A small number of people were of other races or mixed races (2.05%). About 2.56% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Roads and Transportation
Garland has a few important roads that pass through it:
U.S. Highway 82
Arkansas Highway 134
The town also has a small airstrip. It is on the south side of Garland. This airstrip is mostly used by planes called "crop dusters." These planes help farmers by spraying crops.
Schools in Garland
Public schools in Garland are part of the Lafayette County School District. Over the years, school districts in the area have combined. For example, the Garland Arkansas School District joined with the Lewisville School District in 1990. Later, in 2003, the Lewisville district combined with the Stamps School District. This created the Lafayette County School District we know today.
Famous People from Garland
One well-known person born in Garland is Kenny Guinn. He later became the Governor of Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: Garland (Arkansas) para niños
