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Garden City

Minnesota · 255 residents · 1.794 sq mi
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Garden City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has grown 27% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+27%vs 2011
vs 201 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+27%vs 2011
vs 112 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 41.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
176230284337391201020202024Garden City
2024194
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,687
−21%vs 2011
vs $26,043 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.332 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $125,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−30.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(10)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 26.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
Female
43.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Minnesota?

Garden City, Minnesota has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Garden City, Minnesota earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Minnesota expensive?

In Garden City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $108,000.

How educated are people in Garden City, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of people in Garden City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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