Population 8,182 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garrett
Household size in Garrett
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Garrett run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Garrett are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Garrett (14.5%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Garrett has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Indiana cities.
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
Renters in Garrett
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.6% of households in Garrett rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.4 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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Garrett is close to the national rate: 9.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Garrett is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $661 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $603 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $893 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Garrett costs $893 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $232 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Garrett
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Garrett: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Garrett has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Indiana cities.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Garrett is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Garrett | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Garrett has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | 2.44 | 39.2 | 14.5% | 19.6% | 9.9% | 1970 | $893 | 15.5% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Altona | 2.31 | 39.6 | 15.0% | 7.8% | 14.8% | 1978 | $943 | 10.3% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| Auburn Junction | 2.64 | 41.2 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,012 | 32.8% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| St. Johns | 3.05 | 39.3 | 15.1% | 1.2% | 6.2% | 1981 | $958 | 35.7% | 95.6% | 2.8% |
| Swan | 2.57 | 48.8 | 9.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1991 | $797 | 25.2% | 95.8% | 0.1% |
| Auburn | 2.56 | 40.2 | 13.5% | 20.7% | 6.8% | 1980 | $878 | 24.7% | 94.7% | 5.8% |
| Avilla | 2.61 | 37.8 | 11.7% | 21.6% | 9.6% | 1986 | $754 | 18.9% | 90.4% | 2.1% |
| Laotto | 2.57 | 48.2 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1991 | $802 | 25.2% | 95.9% | 0.1% |
| Fairfield Center | 2.51 | 46.0 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 14.4% | 1972 | $806 | 19.6% | 91.4% | 2.7% |
| Corunna | 2.50 | 45.8 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 15.4% | 1975 | $806 | 20.0% | 91.5% | 2.5% |
| Lisbon | 2.69 | 39.2 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 15.2% | 1991 | $759 | 23.8% | 89.1% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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