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Garrett, TX

Town in Ellis County, Texas.

Population

1,260

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

707

ZIP codes

0

Garrett and its ZIP codes

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Garrett at a glance

  • Garrett is about 6.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $79,792, close to the Texas median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $1,593 a month.

Local data for Garrett, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Garrett, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$79,792

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$125,800

Median rent

$1,593/mo

Homeownership

70.1%

Bachelor's or higher

4.7%

Median age

25.4

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (674), Italian Americans (43), Irish Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Garrett.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,284

64,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,454 per person

Ellis County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Garrett, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled11.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Garrett, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

823

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

469

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

40.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Garrett, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.8%

U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts

Cities near Garrett

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EnnisCity2.9 mi32.5
PalmerTown3.8 mi3.1
BardwellCity7.4 mi0.3
BristolCensus-designated place8 mi5.8
AlmaTown8.6 mi5.5
WaxahachieCity11 mi49.8
Pecan HillCity11 mi2.1
FerrisCity12 mi4.6
Red OakCity12 mi16.2
RosserVillage14 mi1.9
RiceCity15 mi2.7
Bear Creek RanchCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
EmhouseTown15 mi0.3
CottonwoodCity15 mi1.4
WilmerCity16 mi12.1
Oak LeafCity16 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Garrett, TX in?
Garrett is in Ellis County, Texas.
What is the population of Garrett, TX?
About 1,260 people live in Garrett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Garrett?
Nearby places include Ennis (2.9 mi), Palmer (3.8 mi), Bardwell (7.4 mi), Bristol (8 mi), Alma (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023