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Garden City

Texas · 334 residents · 1.769 sq mi
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Garden City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,056. Population has grown 15% since 2011. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+15%vs 2011
vs 290 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 164 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−6%vs 2011
vs 41.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
66195323451580201020202024Garden City
2024109
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,056
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $96,786 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,585
−22%vs 2011
vs $34,037 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+25.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.269 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,019 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−41.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(213)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(193)
Diversity Score
58
+71%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 19.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
22.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
45.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Texas?

Garden City, Texas has about 334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Texas?

The typical household in Garden City, Texas earns about $83,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Texas expensive?

In Garden City, Texas, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Texas?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Texas?

About 27.0% of people in Garden City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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