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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Garrett County

Maryland · 28,138 residents · 649.077 sq mi
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Garrett County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,733. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $60,200. Households here earn about 42% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,138
−6%vs 2000
vs 29,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,733
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,238 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,124
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,219 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
79.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
20.9% rent
2.6
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(29,378)
Black0.4%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(131)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(786)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(27,988)
Black0.3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(89)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0.1%(27)
Diversity Score2.1%(592)
2
−20%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.4%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garrett County, Maryland?

Garrett County, Maryland has about 28,138 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garrett County, Maryland?

The typical household in Garrett County, Maryland earns about $22,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garrett County, Maryland expensive?

In Garrett County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett County, Maryland?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garrett County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garrett County, Maryland?

About 14.7% of people in Garrett County, Maryland 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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