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
53th
Median Household Income $67,688 -9.9% #1,368 / 3,222
58th
Median Age 48.3 years +24.2% #342 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $235,300 -16.5% #1,035 / 3,222
68th
Median Gross Rent $765 -34.2% #2,374 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -10.7% #1,077 / 3,222
67th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$67,688 −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,368 of 3,222
58th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,354 +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #526 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,077 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,547 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.9% −23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,123 of 3,222
65th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,756 of 3,222
46th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$235,300 −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,035 of 3,222
68th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$765 −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,374 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #674 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Garrett County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,125 of 3,222
65th percentile

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.