Garrett County, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 22nd-largest in Maryland

The population of Garrett County, Maryland is 28,713 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $69,031, the median home value is $217,000, and the median age is 48.1.

The population of Garrett County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (30,144 → 28,393), a -0.43% annualized rate.

Garrett County within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,713

Population

-0.43%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$69,031

Median Income

$217,000

Median Home Value

Garrett County covers 649 sq mi of land at 44.2 people per square mile.

About Garrett County, MD

Age is the most distinctive thing about Garrett County: a median age of 48.1, older than the national median. With 28,713 residents, Garrett County is a county in Maryland. It ranks #22 among counties in Maryland by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $69,031 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $217,000, with typical rent around $710.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 24.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Garrett County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Garrett County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Garrett County had a population of 30,144 in 2010 and 28,393 in 2024, a -5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,158 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.43%.

Garrett County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

28,393

Population (2024)

30,144

Population (2010)

30,158

Peak (2011)

-0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	30,144	-	-	estimate
2011	30,158	+14	+0.05%	estimate
2012	29,976	-182	-0.60%	estimate
2013	29,981	+5	+0.02%	estimate
2014	29,669	-312	-1.04%	estimate
2015	29,451	-218	-0.73%	estimate
2016	29,395	-56	-0.19%	estimate
2017	29,276	-119	-0.40%	estimate
2018	29,202	-74	-0.25%	estimate
2019	29,049	-153	-0.52%	estimate
2020	28,797	-252	-0.87%	estimate
2021	28,766	-31	-0.11%	estimate
2022	28,619	-147	-0.51%	estimate
2023	28,502	-117	-0.41%	estimate
2024	28,393	-109	-0.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.5%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.1

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

23.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

4.2%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

9.3%

65–74

13.6%

75–84

7.0%

85+

3.0%

Children (under 15): 14.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$69,031$-32,621 vs state
Mean household income	$96,458
Per-capita income	$42,328
Poverty rate	7.6%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	56.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.9%

Construction

12.3%

Finance & real estate

9.9%

Education & health care

9.6%

Manufacturing

9.2%

Public administration

6.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Information

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Garrett County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

77.0%

Public transit

11.1%

Work from home

24.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$217,000$-180,700 vs state

Median home value

$710

Median rent

81.0%

Homeownership rate

18,567

Total housing units

67.7%

Occupied

32.3%

Vacant

19.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

89.3%

With broadband internet

36.6%

Foreign-born

8.6%

Veterans (18+)

18.7%

With a disability

97.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.9%

High School+

24.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Garrett County, Maryland has a population of 28,713 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 44 people per square mile.

The population of Garrett County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (30,144 → 28,393), a -0.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Garrett County, Maryland is $69,031, with mean (average) household income of $96,458 and per-capita income of $42,328. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Garrett County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Garrett County, Maryland is 48.1 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in Garrett County is $217,000 and median monthly rent is $710. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,567 total housing units, 32.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Garrett County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Garrett County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.