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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garrison

Maryland · 7,969 residents · 3.158 sq mi
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Garrison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,520. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $123,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,969
+58%since 1990
from 5,045 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,523 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 1,598 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+16%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Garrison
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,520
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,633 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,236
+48%since 1990
from $24,473 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$874
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $658 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.2
−24%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(4,262)
Black12.5%(633)
Hispanic / Latino2%(101)
Asian1.4%(73)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,880)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(6,087)
Black16.9%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(181)
Asian3.4%(267)
Diversity Score46.5%(3,708)
47
+25%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 93.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garrison, Maryland?

Garrison, Maryland has about 7,969 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Maryland?

The typical household in Garrison, Maryland earns about $56,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Maryland expensive?

In Garrison, Maryland, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Maryland?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Maryland?

About 5.8% of people in Garrison, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrison, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrison, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,924 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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