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Greenland, AR
City in Washington County, Arkansas.
Population
1,274
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
0
Greenland and its ZIP codes
Greenland at a glance
- Greenland is about 5.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,821 a year, 15% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,000 (21% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Greenland, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenland, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,821
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (183), German Americans (140), Mexican Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Greenland.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,051
122,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,727 per person
How people get to work
Greenland, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenland, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
525
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenland, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Greenland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West ForkCity | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| FarmingtonCity | 4.6 mi | 9.8 |
| FayettevilleCity | 5.4 mi | 54.8 |
| Prairie GroveCity | 7.1 mi | 9.3 |
| ElkinsCity | 9.5 mi | 3.9 |
| JohnsonCity | 9.7 mi | 3.6 |
| TontitownCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| GoshenTown | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| CanehillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| WinslowCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| LincolnCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| SpringdaleCity | 14 mi | 49.8 |
| Elm SpringsCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| WesleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| SummersCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenland, AR in?
- Greenland is in Washington County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Greenland, AR?
- About 1,274 people live in Greenland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenland?
- Nearby places include West Fork (4.2 mi), Farmington (4.6 mi), Fayetteville (5.4 mi), Prairie Grove (7.1 mi), Elkins (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023