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Garland, Utah

Garland, Utah, in Box Elder county, is 37 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 400 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,943.

The People and Families of Garland

In Garland, about 69% of adults are married. Garland is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Garland is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 11% of Garland is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Utah, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garland had a median family income of $42,426.

Garland Housing

About 82% of housing units in Garland are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Garland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Garland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Garland, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population72
Well-Paid Single Men46
Female Share of the Population49
Well-Paid Single Women27
Senior Citizens15
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married104

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built72
Affordability of Rents36
People Living Alone28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

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