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Garland

North Carolina · 595 residents · 1.076 sq mi
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Garland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 5% 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 $93,100. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
−26%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4946688431K1K1990201020202024Garland
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,985
+3%since 2000
from $13,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(373)
Black33.7%(272)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.4%(633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(225)
Black27.2%(162)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(180)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score83.8%(499)
Diversity Score
84
+7%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garland, North Carolina?

Garland, North Carolina has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garland, North Carolina?

The typical household in Garland, North Carolina earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garland, North Carolina expensive?

In Garland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Garland, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garland, North Carolina?

About 45.9% of people in Garland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Garland, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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