Population 28,615 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garrett County
Household size in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Garrett County are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.42, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Maryland counties have smaller households: only two of 24.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, Garrett County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, mirroring the country. Garrett County is older than at least four in five Maryland counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Garrett County than nationally: 8.7%, against 11.6%. Garrett County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Maryland counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Garrett County
Renters in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.3% of households in Garrett County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (48.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Garrett County: 20.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Garrett County are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $643 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $683 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Garrett County runs $827 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $183 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Maryland county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Garrett County
Bachelor's degrees in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Garrett County: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Garrett County is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Garrett County
| Period | Garrett County | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Garrett County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Garrett County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County | 2.27 | 46.3 | 8.7% | 20.3% | 20.7% | 1980 | $827 | 24.9% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Preston County | 2.42 | 44.5 | 7.8% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 1984 | $846 | 18.3% | 86.4% | 4.5% |
| Mineral County | 2.38 | 44.2 | 10.1% | 19.0% | 11.8% | 1978 | $817 | 23.4% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Allegany County | 2.28 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 29.3% | 15.9% | 1959 | $810 | 21.2% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| Monongalia County | 2.37 | 35.4 | 8.1% | 42.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,034 | 50.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Marion County | 2.35 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 23.3% | 11.4% | 1964 | $955 | 27.8% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| Morgan County | 2.36 | 49.3 | 9.8% | 15.9% | 18.8% | 1986 | $876 | 18.2% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Berkeley County | 2.58 | 39.9 | 14.1% | 24.0% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,304 | 25.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Wetzel County | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 1962 | $648 | 18.1% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Washington County | 2.55 | 41.2 | 13.5% | 33.2% | 7.6% | 1976 | $1,207 | 24.3% | 88.6% | 4.4% |
| Tyler County | 2.51 | 46.5 | 6.6% | 15.9% | 20.2% | 1967 | $737 | 15.4% | 90.8% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Perry County, IN · Lyon County, KS · Madison County, GA · Park County, WY · Paulding County, OH · Payette County, ID · Peach County, GA · Penuelas Municipio, PR · Perry County, IL · Lumpkin County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Garrett County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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