Garland town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Garland town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 392nd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garland town is 31.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 32.2% of the population under 18, Garland town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garland town is $74,375. This is 11% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $214,400. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Garland town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garland town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garland town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.