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Garland, NC
Town in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
704
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Garland and its ZIP codes
Garland at a glance
- Garland is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,829 a year, 20% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,900 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $942 a month.
Local data for Garland, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,829
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
24.7
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (241), Honduran Americans (33), Irish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Garland.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,180
17,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
How people get to work
Garland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.9%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garland, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Garland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.2 |
| DelwayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.6 |
| White LakeTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| HarrellsTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| RoseboroTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| SalemburgTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| TurkeyTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AutryvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MagnoliaTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| DublinTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garland, NC in?
- Garland is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Garland, NC?
- About 704 people live in Garland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garland?
- Nearby places include Ingold (4.1 mi), Delway (10 mi), White Lake (12 mi), Harrells (12 mi), Roseboro (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023