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Garrison, TX
City in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Population
1,065
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
907
ZIP codes
0
Garrison and its ZIP codes
Garrison at a glance
- Garrison is about 7.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,125 a year, 39% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,300 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for Garrison, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garrison, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,125
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$91,300
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (111), German Americans (68), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nacogdoches County. PPP loans are for Garrison.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,317
22,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $7,019 per person
How people get to work
Garrison, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garrison, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
611
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrison, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Garrison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimpsonCity | 7.9 mi | 2.5 |
| ApplebyCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Gary CityTown | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| TenahaTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| NacogdochesCity | 17 mi | 27.6 |
| CenterCity | 19 mi | 8 |
| CushingCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| ChirenoCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| CarthageCity | 24 mi | 10.7 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| JoaquinCity | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| BeckvilleCity | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| HendersonCity | 29 mi | 12 |
| ReklawCity | 29 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrison, TX in?
- Garrison is in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- What is the population of Garrison, TX?
- About 1,065 people live in Garrison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrison?
- Nearby places include Timpson (7.9 mi), Appleby (10 mi), Mount Enterprise (12 mi), Redfield (14 mi), Gary City (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023