Garrison, ND Demographics

A map of Garrison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,238	1,319	88.6%	90.2%
Native American/Other	68	40	4.9%	2.7%
Asian	48	19	3.4%	1.3%
Hispanic	30	27	2.1%	1.8%
Multiracial	13	51	0.9%	3.5%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Garrison, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,397, a decrease from the 1,462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 4.9% Native American/Other, 3.4% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota 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 18.4% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garrison is ranked the 40th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garrison's White Population

1,238 residents of Garrison, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garrison is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Garrison ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Garrison's population has decreased from 90.2% to 88.6%.

Garrison is more White than neighboring Max (86.3% White). Garrison is less White than neighboring Pick City (91% White), Riverdale (98.9% White), Douglas (94.7% White), and Coleharbor (97% White).

Garrison's Black Population

0 residents of Garrison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garrison is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Garrison ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Garrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Garrison's Asian Population

48 residents of Garrison, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garrison is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Garrison ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 152.6%. Asian residents' share of Garrison's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.4%.

Garrison is more Asian than neighboring Riverdale (0% Asian), Max (0% Asian), Douglas (0% Asian), and Coleharbor (0% Asian). Garrison is less Asian than neighboring Pick City (4.2% Asian).

Garrison's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Garrison, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garrison is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Garrison ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Garrison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Garrison is more Hispanic than neighboring Pick City (0% Hispanic), Riverdale (0% Hispanic), Douglas (0% Hispanic), and Coleharbor (0% Hispanic). Garrison is less Hispanic than neighboring Max (6.4% Hispanic).

Garrison's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Garrison, or 4.9% 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 North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Garrison ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garrison's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.9%.

Garrison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pick City (1.4% Native American/Other), Riverdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Max (2.8% Native American/Other), Douglas (0% Native American/Other), and Coleharbor (0% Native American/Other).

Garrison's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Garrison, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garrison is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Garrison ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garrison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Garrison's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.9%.

Garrison is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverdale (0% Multiracial). Garrison is less Multiracial than neighboring Pick City (3.5% Multiracial), Max (4.5% Multiracial), Douglas (5.3% Multiracial), and Coleharbor (3% 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.