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Garrison

Maryland · 9,487 residents · 3.158 sq mi
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Garrison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,405. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 56% 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 $278,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,487
+19%since 2000
from 7,969 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,004 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Garrison
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,405
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,042
+22%since 2000
from $36,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,551
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $874 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(6,087)
Black16.9%(1,343)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(181)
Asian3.4%(267)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(3,708)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(4,257)
Black42.9%(4,070)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(395)
Asian4.4%(413)
Other5%(478)
Diversity Score77.3%(7,336)
Diversity Score
77
+66%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Maryland?

Garrison, Maryland has about 9,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Maryland?

The typical household in Garrison, Maryland earns about $85,405 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 $278,300, and the typical rent is about $1,551 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Maryland?

About 55.5% 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 8.3% 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 4,442 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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

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