Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Garrett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,097 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,852 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oakland. The county was created 154 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Garrett County at a glance
Garrett County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
Mountain Lake ParkPopulation 2,065
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Garrett County
| Population | 28,852 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Area | 1699 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5286,-79.2739 |
| Named for | John W. Garrett |
| Altitude | 2,831 feet / 863 meters |
| Capital | Oakland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:27:10 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Garrett County is located at 39°31'43"N 79°16'26"W (39.5286000, -79.2738800). It has 5 neighbors: Allegany County, Grant County, Preston County, Fayette County and Somerset County.
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The largest city of Garrett County is Mountain Lake Park with a population of 2,065. Other cities include, Grantsville population 865, Loch Lynn Heights population 525, Friendsville population 477 and Accident population 311. See all Garrett County cities & populated places.
Garrett County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garrett County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,065 | Town of the United States |
| Oakland | 1,873 | Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Grantsville | 865 | Town of the United States |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 525 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Friendsville | 477 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Accident | 311 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Kitzmiller | 301 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
Official website of Garrett County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Garrett County decreased by 4.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,151 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,967 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,965 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,648 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,426 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,358 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,242 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,133 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,014 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,852 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Garrett County (1)
US archer Jesse Broadwater was born in Garrett County
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |