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Garland, North Carolina, in Sampson county, is 33 miles SE of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 69 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 808.
In Garland, about 42% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
Approximately 51% of Garland is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Garland had a median family income of $29,145.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 60% of housing units in Garland are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homeowners in Garland benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in North Carolina.
In Garland, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Garland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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