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Garrett County

Maryland · 30,097 residents · 649.077 sq mi
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Garrett County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,097
+1%since 2000
from 29,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K29K30K30K1990201020202024Garrett County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,760
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,888
+47%since 2000
from $16,219 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+41%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(29,278)
Black1%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(220)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other1.3%(402)
Diversity Score8.1%(2,425)
Diversity Score
8
+206%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garrett County, Maryland?

Garrett County, Maryland has about 30,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garrett County, Maryland earns about $45,760 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 $169,400, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Garrett County, Maryland?

About 17.5% 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 12.5% 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 1,959 residents, a change of about 7 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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