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Garrison, ND


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Garrison, North Dakota

Garrison, North Dakota, in McLean county, is 65 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 430 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 1,318 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Garrison

In Garrison, about 56% of adults are married. In Garrison, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Garrison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garrison had a median family income of $37,583.

Political Inclinations

Garrison folks tended to give their money ($400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Garrison Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Garrison that were owner-occupied was 79%.

Commuting

In Garrison, 86% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGarrison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Garrison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Garrison, ND

Comparing Garrison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity25
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone107
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
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