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Garrison, ND
City in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
1,397
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Garrison and its ZIP codes
Garrison at a glance
- Garrison is about 88 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $71,974, 6% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (34% below North Dakota) and median rent is $616 a month.
Local data for Garrison, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garrison, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,974
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$616/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (329), Norwegian Americans (222), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Garrison.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
How people get to work
Garrison, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garrison, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrison, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Garrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pick CityCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverdaleCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ColeharborCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MaxCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DouglasCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| UnderwoodCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| BenedictCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| White ShieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| RyderCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| StantonCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| RusoCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Turtle LakeCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| HazenCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| MakotiCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrison, ND in?
- Garrison is in McLean County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Garrison, ND?
- About 1,397 people live in Garrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrison?
- Nearby places include Pick City (9.9 mi), Riverdale (11 mi), Coleharbor (12 mi), Max (13 mi), Douglas (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023