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Garner

Texas · 493 residents · 3.469 sq mi
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Garner is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,750. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $426,000. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
−6%since 2023
from 522 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
35840344849253720202024Garner
2024493
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,583 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,265
+2%since 2023
from $54,926 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−1%since 2023
from 0.424 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $442,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,672
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,706 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−26%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score28.9%(143)
Diversity Score
29
+9%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−6%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Female
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garner, Texas?

Garner, Texas has about 493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garner, Texas?

The typical household in Garner, Texas earns about $128,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garner, Texas expensive?

In Garner, Texas, the median home is worth about $426,000, and the typical rent is about $1,672 a month.

How educated are people in Garner, Texas?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garner, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garner, Texas?

About 2.7% of people in Garner, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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