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Garrison

Montana · 115 residents · 9.634 sq mi
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Garrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
+3%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
−3%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
43711001281572000201020202024Garrison
2024106
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,361
−3%since 2000
from $12,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+142%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−53%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.4%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Montana?

Garrison, Montana has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Montana?

The typical household in Garrison, Montana earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Montana expensive?

In Garrison, Montana, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Montana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Montana?

About 14.8% of people in Garrison, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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