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Garden

Michigan · 174 residents · 0.826 sq mi
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Garden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. Median home value is $57,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−28%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401792172552941990201020202024Garden
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,893
+14%since 2000
from $16,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(14)
Diversity Score26%(45)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden, Michigan?

Garden, Michigan has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden, Michigan?

The typical household in Garden, Michigan earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden, Michigan expensive?

In Garden, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Garden, Michigan?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garden, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden, Michigan?

About 37.4% of people in Garden, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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