Garrison, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Garrison, Maryland
Census-designated place
Greenspring Valley Road at Turnlee Road in Garrison, Maryland
Location of Garrison, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Baltimore
Area
• Total	3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2)
• Land	3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	443 ft (135 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,487
• Density	3,004.12/sq mi (1,159.76/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21055
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-31625
GNIS feature ID	0590284

Garrison is a community located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Garrison is right next to Owings Mills.

This area mainly includes the McDonogh area and Valley Centre. In 2020, about 9,487 people lived in Garrison.

Where is Garrison Located?

Garrison is found in the state of Maryland, in the United States. Its exact location is at 39.401055 degrees north latitude and -76.751073 degrees west longitude.

The community covers a total area of about 8.2 square kilometers (3.16 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.

How Many People Live in Garrison?

The number of people living in Garrison has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

• 1990: 5,045 people
• 2000: 7,969 people
• 2010: 8,823 people
• 2020: 9,487 people

Population Details

In 2000, there were 7,969 people living in Garrison. The community had 3,459 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

Many different groups of people live in Garrison. In 2000, about 77.5% of residents were White, and 17.1% were African American. About 3.3% were Asian, and smaller numbers were Native American or Pacific Islander. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Garrison is also home to people from various backgrounds. In 2000, about 14% of residents had Russian American heritage. Many of these individuals were of Jewish ancestry. Other groups included people of Ukrainian, German, Polish, Irish, English, Italian, Lithuanian, and French descent.

Households and Families

In 2000, about 25.7% of households in Garrison had children under 18 living there. About 42% of households were married couples living together.

The average household had about 2.19 people. For families, the average size was about 2.90 people.

Age Groups

The population of Garrison includes people of all ages. In 2000:

• 22% of residents were under 18 years old.
• 10.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 34.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 9.8% were 65 years old or older.

The median age in Garrison was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.

Income Information

In 2000, the median income for a household in Garrison was $56,520. For families, the median income was $62,171. The average income per person in Garrison was $36,236.

A small percentage of families (4.6%) and individuals (5.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 7.4% of those under 18 and 9.3% of those 65 or older.

Famous People from Garrison

Some notable people have connections to Garrison, Maryland:

• William Cabell Bruce: He was a U.S. senator who represented Maryland. He is buried at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery.
• William Maxwell Wood: He was a doctor and the first Surgeon General of the United States Navy. He is also buried at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery.
• Thomas Cradock: He was an important poet and local minister during the colonial period. He is buried at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery.

See also

In Spanish: Garrison (Maryland) para niños

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  Greenspring Valley Road at Turnlee Road in Garrison, Maryland

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  Location of Garrison, Maryland