Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Garrison, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,065

Median Agei

48.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.1%651

Black

25.1%267

Two or More

8.5%91

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%17

High School Diploma

34.8%288

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%29

Some College (1+ yr)

24.4%202

Associate's Degree

5.3%44

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%100

Master's Degree

2.7%22

Professional Degree

1%8

Doctorate

0.6%5

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,300

Median Renti

$853

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.9%288

Renter-Occupied

41.1%201

Total Units

567

Homeownership

58.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

37.2%107

$50K–$100K

22.6%65

$100K–$150K

20.5%59

$150K–$200K

6.2%18

$200K–$300K

9%26

$300K–$500K

1.7%5

$500K–$1M

1.7%5

$1M+

1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%11

2010–2019

4.1%23

2000–2009

2.6%15

1990–1999

12.2%69

1980–1989

26.6%151

1970–1979

26.1%148

1960–1969

14.6%83

1950–1959

5.3%30

1940–1949

2.6%15

1939 or earlier

3.9%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.5%291

Utility Gas

38.4%188

Wood

1.6%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,125

Mean Household Incomei

$63,150

Per Capita Incomei

$30,320

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

14.3%

Labor Forcei

496

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%20

$10K–$15K

9.8%48

$15K–$20K

7.4%36

$20K–$25K

4.3%21

$25K–$30K

5.5%27

$30K–$35K

7.8%38

$35K–$40K

5.1%25

$40K–$45K

2%10

$45K–$50K

4.9%24

$50K–$60K

17%83

$60K–$75K

10.4%51

$75K–$100K

3.3%16

$100K–$125K

6.5%32

$125K–$150K

7.2%35

$200K+

4.7%23

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes100% occupied$472/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

42%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

33%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

17%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

272.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

425

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

425

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

35(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.8%Insured

23.2%Uninsured