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CITY · 2010 ACS

Garrison

Kentucky · 866 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 $28,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
866
+13%vs 2011
vs 769 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 285 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
−17%vs 2011
vs 46.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
505610714818923201020202024Garrison
2024552
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,681 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,314
+6%vs 2011
vs $14,434 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.370 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing45%
US avg: 3.1%
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−54.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.7% in 2011
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(769)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(855)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(17)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 17.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
45.4%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Kentucky?

Garrison, Kentucky has about 866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Kentucky?

The typical household in Garrison, Kentucky earns about $28,200 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 $52,800.

How educated are people in Garrison, Kentucky?

About 16.6% 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 17.0% 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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