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Garden City

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Garden City is 338. The population is expected to shrink to 336 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.12%.

The median age of Garden City residents is 42.

The diversity index of Garden City is 69.6, meaning that there is a 70% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Garden City is $127,317 and projected to be $138,612 in 2029. Per capita income is $50,852, projected to be $56,517 in 2029. 6.51% of households – 22 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,909,809 and the average disposable income is $94,488.

There are 160 housing units in Garden City; 98 are owner-occupied, 37 are rented, and 25 are vacant. The average home value is $361,480, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 26 businesses in Garden City, employing 265 workers and pulling from a labor force of 99 age 16 and above. 47 workers commute into Garden City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

52 residents both live and work in/around Garden City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 86.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 78 drive alone, 21 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

33 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 6 have associates degrees, 64 have bachelor’s degrees, and 25 hold a graduate or professional degree.