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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Garrett County

Maryland · 29,846 residents · 649.077 sq mi
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Garrett County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,238. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,846
+6%since 1990
from 28,138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+13%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,238
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,219
+60%since 1990
from $10,124 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(27,988)
Black0.3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(89)
Asian0.1%(30)
Diversity Score2.1%(592)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(29,378)
Black0.4%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(131)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score2.6%(786)
Diversity Score
3
+25%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$180,400+113%
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Home value$162,800+93%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett County, Maryland?

Garrett County, Maryland has about 29,846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garrett County, Maryland earns about $32,238 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett County, Maryland?

About 13.8% 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 13.3% of people in Garrett County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garrett County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Garrett County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,708 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 7Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 1Census Tract 2Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 4Census Tract 3Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 6.02
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 21550ZIP 21536ZIP 21562ZIP 21531ZIP 21561ZIP 21539ZIP 21520ZIP 21521ZIP 21541ZIP 21538ZIP 21523
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