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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garland

Texas · 215,768 residents · 56.857 sq mi
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Garland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,156. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $86,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

215,768
+19%since 1990
from 180,635 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,795 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 3,177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+5%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
174K194K214K234K253K1990201020202024Garland
2024247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,156
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,274 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,000
+33%since 1990
from $15,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
34.4% rent
1.8
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(144,144)
Black9%(16,168)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(20,461)
Asian4.4%(7,986)
Diversity Score58%(104,780)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(114,985)
Black11.7%(25,326)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(55,192)
Asian7.3%(15,695)
Diversity Score76.9%(165,976)
77
+33%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garland, Texas?

Garland, Texas has about 215,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garland, Texas?

The typical household in Garland, Texas earns about $49,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garland, Texas expensive?

In Garland, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Garland, Texas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garland, Texas?

About 8.9% of people in Garland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,133 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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