Garrison, MD Demographics

A map of Garrison's Population by Race

Garrison, Maryland has an estimated population of 9,469, a less than 1% change from the 9,487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% White, 42.7% Black, 5.0% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garrison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garrison has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Garrison, that probability was 61.0% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garrison is ranked the 144th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Garrison was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garrison's White Population

4,373 residents of Garrison, or 46.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garrison is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Garrison ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Garrison's population has increased from 44.9% to 46.2%.

Garrison is more White than neighboring Owings Mills (17.5% White), Randallstown (11.2% White), Lochearn (10.4% White), and Milford Mill (7% White). Garrison is less White than neighboring Pikesville (69.1% White).

Garrison's Black Population

4,043 residents of Garrison, or 42.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garrison is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Garrison ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Garrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.7%.

Garrison is more Black than neighboring Pikesville (16.4% Black). Garrison is less Black than neighboring Owings Mills (60.9% Black), Randallstown (77.6% Black), Lochearn (71.3% Black), and Milford Mill (80.3% Black).

Garrison's Asian Population

474 residents of Garrison, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garrison is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Garrison ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Garrison's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Garrison is more Asian than neighboring Owings Mills (4.1% Asian), Randallstown (1.7% Asian), Lochearn (2.3% Asian), and Milford Mill (1.9% Asian). Garrison is less Asian than neighboring Pikesville (5.5% Asian).

Garrison's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Garrison, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garrison is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Garrison ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Garrison's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.9%.

Garrison is less Hispanic than neighboring Owings Mills (12.7% Hispanic), Pikesville (4.3% Hispanic), Randallstown (5.6% Hispanic), Lochearn (13.8% Hispanic), and Milford Mill (7.8% Hispanic).

Garrison's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Garrison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garrison is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Garrison ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garrison's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Garrison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Owings Mills (0.9% Native American/Other), Pikesville (1% Native American/Other), Randallstown (0.9% Native American/Other), Lochearn (0.2% Native American/Other), and Milford Mill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Garrison's Multiracial Population

399 residents of Garrison, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garrison is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Garrison ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Garrison's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.2%.

Garrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Owings Mills (4% Multiracial), Pikesville (3.6% Multiracial), Randallstown (2.9% Multiracial), Lochearn (2% Multiracial), and Milford Mill (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.