Garrett County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,615 | — | #1,519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,688 | -9.9% | #1,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.3 years | +24.2% | #342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,300 | -16.5% | #1,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $765 | -34.2% | #2,374 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -10.7% | #1,077 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Garrett County has a population of 28,615, making it the #1,519 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Garrett County is $67,688, ranking #1,368 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Garrett County is $235,300 (-16.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $765/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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93.8% of residents in Garrett County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County, Maryland has a total population of 28,615, making it the 1,519th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Garrett County is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Garrett County is $67,688, which ranks #1,368 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Garrett County is $235,300, 16.5% below the national median. Renters in Garrett County pay a median gross rent of $765 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Garrett County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Garrett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Garrett County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.