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Kentucky · 552 residents · 2.696 sq mi
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Garrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2023, a loss of 196 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,600. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

552
−26%since 2023
from 748 in 2023
2010 – 2024
205 / sq mi
−26%since 2023
from 277 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.9
−22%since 2023
from 48.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
505610714818923201020202024Garrison
2024552
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,765 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$13,329
−3%since 2023
from $13,685 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
54.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.406
+11%since 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
85.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
14.1% rent
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+54.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+26%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

78.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

36.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
16.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Garrison, Kentucky?

Garrison, Kentucky has about 552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Kentucky?

The typical household in Garrison, Kentucky earns about $29,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Kentucky expensive?

In Garrison, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,600.

How educated are people in Garrison, Kentucky?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Kentucky?

About 54.0% of people in Garrison, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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