Greenland, Arkansas Facts for Kids

Greenland is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,213 people lived there. This community is nestled in the Boston Mountains, which are part of the larger Ozark Mountains.

History of Greenland
Geography and Climate
- Greenland's Climate
People of Greenland
Education in Greenland
City Services and Transport
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History of Greenland

Early settlers in Greenland found success by growing fruits like apples and berries. They also raised chickens. In 1882, the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway was completed. This railway helped the local economy grow even more.

Greenland officially became a city in 1910. It is located just south of Fayetteville. Greenland is part of the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area. The city has been growing quickly. For example, its population grew by 39% between 2000 and 2010.

Geography and Climate

Greenland covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Greenland's Climate

The weather in Greenland features hot and very humid summers. Winters are generally cool to very cold, depending on how high up the area is. Greenland has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for much of the year.

People of Greenland

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	108	—
1920	147	36.1%
1930	127	−13.6%
1940	114	−10.2%
1950	164	43.9%
1960	127	−22.6%
1970	650	411.8%
1980	622	−4.3%
1990	757	21.7%
2000	907	19.8%
2010	1,259	38.8%
2020	1,213	−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 907 people living in Greenland. These people lived in 335 households, with 259 of them being families. The population density was about 332 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Greenland identified as White. A smaller number identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. Some people identified with two or more races. About 2.21% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 38.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.71 people.

The population was spread out by age. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. About 31.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the city was 35 years.

Education in Greenland

Greenland High School

The Greenland School District is in charge of the public schools in Greenland. This includes Greenland High School, which serves students in the area.

City Services and Transport

Getting Around Greenland

As of 2023, Greenland does not have a regular bus service with fixed routes. However, Ozark Regional Transit offers a service where you can call for a ride. For longer trips, the nearest intercity bus service is in nearby Fayetteville.

Main Roads in Greenland

Greenland is located south of Fayetteville. It is served by Interstate 49 (I-49) on its western side. US Highway 71 (US 71) runs through the center of Greenland.

These two roads, I-49 and US 71, together form the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop. This is one of eleven special scenic routes in Arkansas. Highway 265 also runs through the far western part of Greenland. This highway is part of the Butterfield Overland Mail Arkansas Heritage Trail.

Air Travel Near Greenland

Drake Field is an airport located next to the east side of Greenland. The city of Fayetteville owns and operates this airport. Drake Field used to be the main airport for Northwest Arkansas. Now, it mainly provides services for smaller, private planes. The larger Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport handles most commercial flights for the region.