Garrett, Texas facts for kids
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Garrett, Texas
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Location of Garrett, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 455.5/sq mi (176.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-29036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412670 |
Garrett is a small town located in Ellis County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 829 people lived there. This was a small increase from 806 people in 2010.
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Where is Garrett, Texas?
Garrett is in the eastern part of Ellis County. The city of Ennis is just south of Garrett.
A big highway called Interstate 45 runs along the eastern side of the town. You can get to Garrett from Exit 255 on I-45. This highway can take you north about 32 miles (51 km) to Dallas. If you go south, it leads about 209 miles (336 km) to Houston.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Garrett covers a total area of about 1.82 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Garrett?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 167 | — | |
| 1970 | 225 | 34.7% | |
| 1980 | 220 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 340 | 54.5% | |
| 2000 | 448 | 31.8% | |
| 2010 | 806 | 79.9% | |
| 2020 | 829 | 2.9% | |
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The number of people living in Garrett has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 448 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 829 people.
In 2000, there were 147 households and 118 families living in Garrett. Many households (45.6%) had children under 18. Most households (59.9%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Garrett in 2000 was 30 years old. About 33.5% of the population was under 18.
Education in Garrett
Students in Garrett attend schools that are part of the Ennis Independent School District.
Keeping Garrett Safe
Police Department
The town of Garrett has its own police department. It includes a police chief and two full-time police officers. There are also four reserve police officers who help out.
The police department uses two Dodge Durango vehicles. These vehicles are fully equipped with lights and sirens. They have clear police markings to show they are official police cars. The Garrett Police patrol the town and also watch traffic on Interstate I-45.
Fire Department
Garrett is served by two fire departments. They are the Garrett Rural Fire Department and the Garrett City Fire Department.
- The Garrett Rural Fire Department has two stations. They have several fire engines and brush trucks. This department covers the areas just outside the town limits.
- The Garrett City Fire Department covers the town limits. It has one station with an older fire engine and a utility truck. This department has about 10 firefighters.
Famous People from Garrett
- Norma Gabler was a conservative Christian activist. She was known for her work on reviewing and campaigning about textbooks.
See also
In Spanish: Garrett (Texas) para niños
