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Garrett

Texas · 829 residents · 1.798 sq mi
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Garrett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
829
+85%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
461 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.6
−5%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3265818361K1K1990201020202024Garrett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,240
−3%since 2000
from $16,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(278)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(158)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(263)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(258)
Black2.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(529)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score59.8%(495)
Diversity Score
60
+2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2013
from 58.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett, Texas?

Garrett, Texas has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett, Texas?

The typical household in Garrett, Texas earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett, Texas expensive?

In Garrett, Texas, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett, Texas?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett, Texas?

About 22.2% of people in Garrett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 418 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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