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Garden City

Colorado · 254 residents · 0.113 sq mi
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Garden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,281. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,800. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−29%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 3,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+55%since 2000
from 25.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1412122833544251990201020202024Garden City
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,281
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,576
+138%since 2000
from $8,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
17.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
82.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−1%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.3%(244)
Asian1.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(63)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino71.7%(182)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.9%(7)
Diversity Score54.3%(138)
Diversity Score
54
−1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.1%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Colorado?

Garden City, Colorado has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Colorado?

The typical household in Garden City, Colorado earns about $38,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Colorado expensive?

In Garden City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Colorado?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Colorado?

About 24.0% of people in Garden City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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