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Garrison

Minnesota · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 1.05 sq mi
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With 156 people, Garrison is a city in Minnesota. At a median age of 61.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 4% of adults. Households here earn about 42% less than in Minnesota as a whole. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. The population has fallen 27% since 2000.

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

156
−27%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
201 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
149 / sq mi
−41%since 2009
from 254 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
61.5
+19%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Population, 19902024
13417020624227819902000201020202024Garrison
2024156
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.6%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.3%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425%(39)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.3%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
12.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$925
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
17.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.53 people
−36%since 2009
from 2.40 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
31.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
10.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(6)
9
+44%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German35.3%(55)
Swedish14.7%(23)
Norwegian11.5%(18)
Polish9.6%(15)
American7.7%(12)
Dutch6.4%(10)
Irish5.8%(9)
Danish2.6%(4)
Italian2.6%(4)
Czech1.9%(3)
French1.9%(3)
Scottish1.3%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
59.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
9.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
47.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
34.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.2%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.9%(33)
Married27.3%(21)
Widowed2.6%(2)
Divorced27.3%(21)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(13)
Married40.3%(27)
Widowed19.4%(13)
Divorced20.9%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
17.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
40.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
40.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
31.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era70.6%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.9%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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