Garden City Population

1940–2026

10,567

2026 projection

2.7% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K19401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Garden City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,567+540.51%
202510,513-1131.06%
202410,626+1811.73%
202310,445-180.17%
202210,463+980.95%
202110,365+760.74%
202010,289+4424.49%
20199,847+210.21%
20189,826+400.41%
20179,786+540.55%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Garden City is growing slower than Chatham County, Georgia, and the U.S.

  • Chatham County+5.7%
  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Garden City+1.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Garden City Demographics

35.7median age

Median age

Female37.7 yrs
Male34 yrs

Adults

7,595
1,182 seniors (65+) · 16% of adults6,413 other adults

Sex

Female 48% · 5,003Male 52% · 5,423

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 104 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Garden City Income

$47,814median household income

Median household income

$47,814

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,799

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Garden City Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%29%32%
Never married47%52%41%
Divorced15%14%15%
Widowed5%3%8%
Separated4%2%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201