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Garland

Tennessee · 289 residents · 0.544 sq mi
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Garland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
−6%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522393274145011990201020202024Garland
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,260
+83%since 2000
from $17,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(303)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(274)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score12%(35)
Diversity Score
12
+1361%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garland, Tennessee?

Garland, Tennessee has about 289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garland, Tennessee?

The typical household in Garland, Tennessee earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garland, Tennessee expensive?

In Garland, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $151,300, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Garland, Tennessee?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garland, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garland, Tennessee?

About 2.7% of people in Garland, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garland, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Garland, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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