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Garrett Park

Maryland · 996 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Garrett Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $221,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $853,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 154% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+9%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,968 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+8%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7898719531K1K1990201020202024Garrett Park
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$221,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,883 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,475
+94%since 2000
from $50,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$853,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+18%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(832)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(23)
Asian3.1%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(818)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(69)
Asian4.7%(47)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score30.4%(303)
Diversity Score
30
+93%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
57.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
85.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett Park, Maryland?

Garrett Park, Maryland has about 996 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett Park, Maryland?

The typical household in Garrett Park, Maryland earns about $221,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett Park, Maryland expensive?

In Garrett Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $853,200.

How educated are people in Garrett Park, Maryland?

About 86.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett Park, Maryland?

About 0.2% of people in Garrett Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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