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Garwood, TX
Census-designated place in Colorado County, Texas.
Population
386
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
0
Garwood and its ZIP codes
Garwood at a glance
- Garwood is 38% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Garwood, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colorado County. PPP loans are for Garwood.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,984
7,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,601
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Garwood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
212
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
303
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garwood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
Cities near Garwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NadaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| El CampoCity | 19 mi | 9.2 |
| HungerfordCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| ColumbusCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| WhartonCity | 20 mi | 8.3 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| East BernardCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
| LouiseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| WallisCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| KendletonCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| SealyCity | 27 mi | 11.7 |
| South FrydekCity | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| OrchardCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garwood, TX in?
- Garwood is in Colorado County, Texas.
- What is the population of Garwood, TX?
- About 386 people live in Garwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garwood?
- Nearby places include Nada (3.1 mi), Eagle Lake (11 mi), Rock Island (12 mi), Sheridan (17 mi), El Campo (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023