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Garrett

Illinois · 122 residents · 0.108 sq mi
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Garrett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,500. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−38%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+33%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
671031391742101990201020202024Garrett
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,667
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,192
+112%since 2000
from $10,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+48%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(4)
Diversity Score24.1%(29)
Diversity Score
24
+286%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett, Illinois?

Garrett, Illinois has about 122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett, Illinois?

The typical household in Garrett, Illinois earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett, Illinois expensive?

In Garrett, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett, Illinois?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Garrett, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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