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Garten

West Virginia · 107 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Garten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,346. Population has fallen 54% since 2023, a loss of 127 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $55,400. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

107
−54%since 2023
from 234 in 2023
2020 – 2024
254 / sq mi
−54%since 2023
from 556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.8
−19%since 2023
from 30.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
9413217120924720202024Garten
2024107
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,346
US average: $82,259
$16,981
−40%since 2023
from $28,171 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.375
−15%since 2023
from 0.444 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,400
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
49.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
50.7% rent
39.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
30.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(188)
Black19.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(73)
Black31.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.2%(58)
54
+37%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
57.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

67.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
32.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garten, West Virginia?

Garten, West Virginia has about 107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garten, West Virginia?

The typical household in Garten, West Virginia earns about $18,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garten, West Virginia expensive?

In Garten, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $55,400.

How educated are people in Garten, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garten, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garten, West Virginia?

About 20.6% of people in Garten, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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