Garrison, Texas facts for kids
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Garrison, Texas
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Water tower in Garrison
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Location of Garrison, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
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| • Total | 789 |
| • Density | 743.61/sq mi (287.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75946
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-29060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410574 |
Garrison is a small town located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 789 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Garrison
Garrison might be named after an early settler, Captain Zadock Bonner "Zed" Garrison. He was born in 1829 and passed away in 1909.
Captain Garrison served as a First Lieutenant during the American Civil War. He was part of the First Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers.
Geography of Garrison
Garrison is located entirely on land. It covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.04 square kilometers). This information comes from the United States Census Bureau. The Census Bureau is a government agency that collects facts about people and places in the U.S.
People of Garrison: Demographics
The population of Garrison has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 252 | — | |
| 1900 | 530 | 110.3% | |
| 1910 | 627 | 18.3% | |
| 1920 | 603 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 527 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 770 | 46.1% | |
| 1950 | 699 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 951 | 36.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,082 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,059 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 883 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 844 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 895 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 789 | −11.8% | |
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Racial Makeup in 2020
In 2020, the people living in Garrison came from different backgrounds. This is called the racial composition of the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 468 | 59.32% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 195 | 24.71% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.51% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 42 | 5.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 | 10.14% |
| Total | 789 |
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 census showed that 789 people lived in Garrison. There were 446 households and 343 families.
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, Garrison had 895 residents. The average age was 38 years old. Most people were white (67.4%), followed by black or African American (24.8%). A smaller number of people were Asian (1.3%), from other races (4.7%), or from two or more races (1.8%). About 9.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 844 people living in Garrison. There were 312 households and 218 families. About 32.7% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples (45.8%). Some households (20.5%) had a female head with no husband present.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.8% were under 18. About 23.5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years.
Education in Garrison
Students in Garrison attend schools within the Garrison Independent School District. The local high school is Garrison High School, and their sports teams are known as the Garrison Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Garrison (Texas) para niños
