Garrett, Pennsylvania
Garrett: Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Garrett is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 456 and a population density of 894 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 429 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Garrett
| Population : | 429 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 15542 |
| Area : | 0.51 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:46:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 841 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Garrett is located at 39°51'47"N 79°3'29"W (39.8631400, -79.0580800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Garrett decreased by 6.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 456 | - | census |
| 2011 | 459 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 456 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 451 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 450 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 445 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 440 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 439 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 435 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 432 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 429 | -0.7% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,309 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,921 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,726 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,923 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 42.6% |
| White only, percent : | 93.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 696 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,043 |
Garrett zip code is 15542.
County name: Somerset, County
fips: 42111
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,043 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $73,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $955 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $287 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $553 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,865 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,101 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,445 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 93,938 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,873 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,134 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,310 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 145 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,613 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 59,227 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -15.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 784 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 760 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 413 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 708 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 628 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 36.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 381.13 |
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Schools in Garrett
College & universities near Garrett, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457943 | Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset (PA) | 15501-4309 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Garrett, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
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Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Somerset | 5,817 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Randolph | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Friedens | 1,523 | Census designated place |
| Huston | 1,352 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Davidsville | 1,130 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 985 | Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Paint | 930 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rockwood | 815 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
