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Garrett, Washington
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Location of Garrett, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,771 |
| • Density | 843/sq mi (322.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-26245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512234 |
Garrett is a small community located in Walla Walla County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special kind of area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an officially incorporated town or city with its own local government. In 2020, about 1,771 people lived in Garrett.
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Where is Garrett?
Garrett is found at a specific spot on the map: 46°3′46″N 118°23′4″W / 46.06278°N 118.38444°W. This location is in the state of Washington. The United States Census Bureau says that Garrett covers a total area of 2.1 square miles (about 5.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Garrett's Climate
Garrett has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets more rain than a desert, but less than a humid area. On climate maps, this type of weather is often called "BSk."
Who Lives in Garrett?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,022 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 38.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,771 | 24.8% | |
The number of people living in Garrett has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 1,022 residents. By 2010, the population had increased to 1,419. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,771 people living there.
Population Details
In 2000, Garrett had about 482 people living in each square mile (or 186 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Garrett were White (92.56%). There were also smaller groups of Native American (0.20%) and Asian (1.17%) residents. About 4.50% of the population was from other racial backgrounds, and 1.57% identified with two or more races. Around 5.38% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 407 households in Garrett. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 31.2% had children under 18 years old. Most households (62.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.51 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
Age Groups
The people in Garrett come from all different age groups. In 2000, about 25.0% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 43 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the median income for a household in Garrett was $38,750. This means that half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $48,203. The average income per person in Garrett was $18,895. About 8.0% of all the people in Garrett lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes. This included 10.1% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Garrett (Washington) para niños
