Garrison, Minnesota

Garrison is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 213.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.92% is water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 213 people, 113 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density is 76.9/km² (198.9/mi²). There are 191 housing units at an average density of 68.9/km² (178.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.65% White, 0.00% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 113 households out of which 11.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% are married couples living together, 1.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 57.5% are non-families. 44.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.88 and the average family size is 2.67. In the city the population is spread out with 15.0% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 52 years. For every 100 females there are 117.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 118.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $23,750, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,447. 14.7% of the population and 10.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 29.4% are under the age of 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older.