Garner, North Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Garner, NC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,278 | 10,724,323 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1227.4 | 199.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.53% | 0.97% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,451 | 4,279,225 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Garner grew by 16.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,278 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Garner is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.7% of residents. That is 1.3 points above North Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,217 21.5% -0.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,503 22.7% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,752 19.6% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,897 16.1% -1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below North Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Garner and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% North Carolina 51.1%
- Men 48.9% North Carolina 48.9%
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Economy
Garner has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,830 | $72,438 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.39% | 5.20% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garner is about 7% higher than in North Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $270,927 | $278,288 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,485 | $1,227 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.4% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Garner is about 15.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,485 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garner spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 216 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.9 | 21.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.8 | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 216 | 182 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,696 | $5,645 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 16.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,213 | 8,330 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,585 | 1,609 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Garner is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in North Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Garner has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 31.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Garner has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Garner | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
Garner, NC Compared With Nearby Cities
How Garner, NC compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner, NC | 24,278 | $77,830 #3/3 | $270,927 #3/3 | 25.9 min #2/3 |
| Raleigh, NC | 423,734 | $86,293 | $402,287 | 21.0 min |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 24,602 | $108,365 | $499,841 | 32.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garner, North Carolina.
How big is Garner, North Carolina by population?
About 24,278 people live in Garner, North Carolina, in 9,451 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Garner, North Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Garner, North Carolina has 1,227 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Garner, North Carolina an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($270,927 against $77,830), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,485 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Garner, North Carolina?
Unemployment in Garner, North Carolina is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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