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Garland, NC


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Garland, North Carolina

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.

The People and Families of Garland

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garland had a median family income of $29,145.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Garland Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Garland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGarland Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Garland Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Garland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Garland, NC

Comparing Garland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime26
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