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Garrett

Washington · 1,697 residents · 2.603 sq mi
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Garrett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,609. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $372,000. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 54.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,697
+66%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
652 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+28%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K2K2K1990201020202024Garrett
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,609
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,713
+153%since 2000
from $18,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−8%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,000
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−4%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(939)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(55)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,474)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(162)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(52)
Diversity Score29.4%(499)
Diversity Score
29
+90%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−11%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2016
from 19.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett, Washington?

Garrett, Washington has about 1,697 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett, Washington?

The typical household in Garrett, Washington earns about $118,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett, Washington expensive?

In Garrett, Washington, the median home is worth about $372,000, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett, Washington?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett, Washington?

About 6.4% of people in Garrett, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 698 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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