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Garrett

Indiana · 6,542 residents · 4.166 sq mi
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Garrett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
6,542
+13%since 2000
from 5,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,570 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+11%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Garrett
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,096
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,747 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,711
+49%since 2000
from $17,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,577)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(120)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(410)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(5,968)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(222)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score12.2%(796)
Diversity Score
12
+72%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett, Indiana?

Garrett, Indiana has about 6,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett, Indiana?

The typical household in Garrett, Indiana earns about $51,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett, Indiana expensive?

In Garrett, Indiana, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett, Indiana?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett, Indiana?

About 10.9% of people in Garrett, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,197 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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