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Garden City

Utah · 602 residents · 8.779 sq mi
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Garden City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,644. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 15% 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 $273,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
+69%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−5%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1402884365847321990201020202024Garden City
2024608
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,644
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,370
+11%since 2000
from $20,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services33.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+50%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(550)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(78)
Diversity Score
13
+519%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.6 min
−70%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+33.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Utah?

Garden City, Utah has about 602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garden City, Utah earns about $60,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Utah expensive?

In Garden City, Utah, the median home is worth about $273,800, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City, Utah?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Utah?

About 0.6% of people in Garden City, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 413 residents, a change of about 219 percent over that period.

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