Garland, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 234,064 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4108.4 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.5 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 77,976 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garland grew by 12.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 236,854 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garland has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,334 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.95% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garland is about 3% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $267,078 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,531 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.1% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garland is about 14.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,531 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 31.0 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
The average commute time in Garland is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Education & Households
Garland has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Health
Garland has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Garland | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garland, Texas.
What is the population of Garland, Texas?
The population of Garland, Texas is 234,064, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garland, Texas?
The population density of Garland, Texas is 4108.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Garland, Texas?
The median household income in Garland, Texas is $74,334, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garland, Texas?
The median home price in Garland, Texas is $267,078, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garland, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Garland, Texas is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.