Garden City is a city located in Cass County Missouri. Garden City has a 2024 population of 1,561. Garden City is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,631 in 2020.
The average household income in Garden City is $71,421 with a poverty rate of 4.99%. The median age in Garden City is 33.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garden City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,539 | 89.95% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 7.42% |
| Other race | 30 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 665 | 2.57 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 332 | 3.22 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.2 | 35 | 65 |
| Female | 76 | 3.61 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 40 | 2.68 | 30 | 70 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.42% |
| High School Graduate | 571 | 50.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 322 | 28.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,026 | 942 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 41 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 22 | 5 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 14.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,861 | $0 | $61,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,326 | $44,904 | $34,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,000 | $34,063 | $22,917 |
| Overall | $42,246 | $45,234 | $40,784 |
| Some College | $42,188 | $48,846 | $40,703 |
$42,246
Average Earnings
$45,234
Average Male
$40,784
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Garden City residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,487 | 61 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 24 | 34.29% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Multiple | 127 | 9 | 7.09% |
4.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.65%
Male Poverty Rate
5.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garden City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garden City is White, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
| Some College | 9.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| High School | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
| Female Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $81,739 |
| Households | $62,539 | $71,421 |
| Married Families | $74,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,759 | $45,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
149
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 12.42% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 17.78% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.85%
Born in Garden City
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.77% of Garden City residents were born in the United States, with 59.85% having been born in Missouri. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 1,492 | -17 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 1,509 | -18 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 1,527 | -17 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 1,544 | -17 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 1,561 | -18 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 1,579 | -9 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 1,588 | -33 | -2.04% |
| 2021 | 1,621 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,631 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 1,634 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,633 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,627 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,638 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 1,631 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,636 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,641 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,645 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 1,649 | 0 | 0% |