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Garden City

Georgia · 8,778 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 $37,264. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 2,511 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,500. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,778
−22%since 2000
from 11,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Garden City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,264
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,718 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,380
+16%since 2000
from $14,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(5,841)
Black39.7%(4,484)
Hispanic / Latino6%(675)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(7,851)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(3,769)
Black37%(3,248)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,470)
Asian1.3%(116)
Other0.5%(48)
Diversity Score80%(7,024)
Diversity Score
80
+15%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Georgia?

Garden City, Georgia has about 8,778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden City, Georgia earns about $37,264 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Georgia?

About 9.0% 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 22.4% 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 1,368 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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