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Garrett

Washington · 1,771 residents · 2.603 sq mi
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Garrett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,654. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,771
+73%since 2000
from 1,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
680 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9121K1K2K2K1990201020202024Garrett
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,654
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,454
+72%since 2000
from $18,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+25%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,410)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(241)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other2.6%(47)
Diversity Score38.6%(684)
Diversity Score
39
+149%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett, Washington?

Garrett, Washington has about 1,771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garrett, Washington?

The typical household in Garrett, Washington earns about $73,654 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 $301,400, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett, Washington?

About 37.6% 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 0.9% 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 772 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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