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Garrison

Texas · 789 residents · 1.174 sq mi
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Garrison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,561. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
−7%since 2000
from 844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7418841K1K1K1990201020202024Garrison
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,561
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,426
+59%since 2000
from $12,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(553)
Black29%(245)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(28)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(468)
Black24.7%(195)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(80)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.2%(17)
Diversity Score68.6%(541)
Diversity Score
69
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrison, Texas?

Garrison, Texas has about 789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrison, Texas?

The typical household in Garrison, Texas earns about $42,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrison, Texas expensive?

In Garrison, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Garrison, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garrison, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrison, Texas?

About 20.6% of people in Garrison, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrison, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrison, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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