Garrett, Pennsylvania
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Garrett is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 449.
Its zip code is 15542.
Geography
Garrett is located at 39°51'49" North, 79°3'40" West (39.863563, -79.061159)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 449 people, 168 households, and 128 families residing in the borough. The population density is 234.3/km² (606.3/mi²). There are 180 housing units at an average density of 93.9/km² (243.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 99.55% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 168 households out of which 33.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% are non-families. 21.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the borough the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $24,609, and the median income for a family is $27,375. Males have a median income of $23,542 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $10,935. 15.8% of the population and 12.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Garrett is famous for its Wind Power Plants and Wind Power Farms.