Garden City, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garden City, Michigan had a total population of 26,739, the 44th largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $67,294, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Garden City Quick Facts
How Garden City Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,910 | 26,739 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $64,396 | $67,294 | +4.5% |
| Median home value | $162,400 | $168,800 | +3.9% |
How Garden City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Garden City Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Wayne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 638,530 | $39,938 | 32.7% | $83,900 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | 24.3% | $218,800 |
| Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | 4.7% | $281,100 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | 14.3% | $184,600 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | 18.4% | $152,600 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | 21.9% | $185,100 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | 21.5% | $131,000 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | 9.4% | $173,600 |
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | 6.9% | $183,700 |
| Hamtramck | 27,743 | $39,293 | 39.9% | $131,000 |
Cities Similar to Garden City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | $307,900 | 42.6% | 29.8% |
| Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | $199,100 | 33.9% | 10.8% |
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | 21.5% | 9.4% |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | 38.6% | 7.6% |
Population Overview
Garden City is a mid-sized community located in Michigan, within Wayne County. The total population is 26,739. It ranks as the 44th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garden City is 40.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Garden City is $67,294. This is 8% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $168,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Garden City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Garden City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.
Education
15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garden City, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garden City, Michigan?
Garden City, Michigan has a population of 26,739 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garden City, MI?
The median household income in Garden City is $67,294, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garden City, MI?
The poverty rate in Garden City is 10.7%. This means approximately 2,845 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Garden City, Michigan?
Garden City's population is 79.8% White, 6.6% Black, 6.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garden City, MI?
The median home value in Garden City is $168,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Garden City, Michigan?
15.1% of adults (25+) in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.