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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garden City

Georgia · 11,289 residents · 14.32 sq mi
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Garden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,718. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,289
+52%since 1990
from 7,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
788 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 517 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+2%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Garden City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,718
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,488 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,139
+19%since 1990
from $11,857 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
47.0% rent
2.1
+9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(4,757)
Black34.1%(2,525)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(53)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score59.9%(4,436)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(5,841)
Black39.7%(4,484)
Hispanic / Latino6%(675)
Asian0.9%(103)
Diversity Score69.5%(7,851)
70
+16%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+7%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Georgia?

Garden City, Georgia has about 11,289 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garden City, Georgia earns about $29,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Georgia expensive?

In Garden City, Georgia, the median home is worth about $62,400, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Georgia?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Georgia?

About 18.3% of people in Garden City, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,879 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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