Garrett County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Garrett County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24023
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 649.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 657.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.547299
- Longitude
- -79.274619
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,436
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,360
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,101 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 1.2% |
| White | 27,311 | 96.0% |
| Black | 196 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,137 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 1.0% |
| White | 22,625 | 96.9% |
| Black | 154 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 241 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,615
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,788
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,144
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,216 | 95.1% |
| Black | 175 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 20,495
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,675 | 17.9% |
| Republican | 13,612 | 66.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,886 | 14.1% |
| Other | 100 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,034 | 49.0% |
| Female | 10,460 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,911 | 87.4% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 0.9% |
| Black | 50 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,317
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,935 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 47.6% |
| Black | 27 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 71 | 59.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,540 | 55.2% |
| Female | 5,777 | 55.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,316 (34.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,573 (25.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,642
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $252,955
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $772
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.