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Garrison

Kentucky · 731 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 $35,188. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,400. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
−6%since 2019
from 776 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 288 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2019
from 36.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
505610714818923201020202024Garrison
2024552
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,188
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,083 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,731
−5%since 2019
from $17,540 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food14.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−3%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(710)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
67.5 min
+16%since 2019
from 58.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Kentucky?

Garrison, Kentucky has about 731 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Kentucky?

The typical household in Garrison, Kentucky earns about $35,188 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Kentucky?

About 8.0% 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 37.1% 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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