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Garrison

Minnesota · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 1.047 sq mi
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Garrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−27%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
149 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+19%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1341702062422781990201020202024Garrison
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,964
+90%since 2000
from $19,447 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−16%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$925
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(6)
Diversity Score9.2%(14)
Diversity Score
9
+292%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.5%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Minnesota?

Garrison, Minnesota has about 156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Minnesota?

The typical household in Garrison, Minnesota earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Minnesota expensive?

In Garrison, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Minnesota?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Minnesota?

About 12.8% of people in Garrison, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrison, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrison, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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