Garrison township, Minnesota
Garrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Garrison township is a geographic entity located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 898. The land area covers 29.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 898 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.6 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 371 | ±71 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 880 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 371 | ±71 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 509 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $263,000 | ±$72,926 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | ±$709 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,250 | ±$29,525 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,255 | ±$5,135 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 53 | ±27 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 312 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF GARRISON
GUS Population: 889 (2024)
ID: 167879
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR PERSON
PO BOX 68, GARRISON MN 56450-0068
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GUS Population: 68,642 (2024)
ID: 167355
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
326 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 13, BRAINERD MN 56401-3585
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CROSBY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CROSBY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ONAMIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-08 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Onamia, MN | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | BRAINERD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central Lakes College-Brainerd
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College | 16.6 mi away | 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401-3900 |
2188558000
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CROSBY: JESSIE F. HALLETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 101 1ST STREET SE, CROSBY, MN, 56441 |
(218) 546-8005
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BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 416 S 5TH STREET, BRAINERD, MN, 56401 |
(218) 829-5574
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AITKIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 110 1ST AVENUE NE, AITKIN, MN, 56431 |
(218) 927-2339
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ISLE: MILLE LACS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 285 2ND AVENUE S., ISLE, MN, 56342 |
(320) 676-3929
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PIERZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PIERZ, MN, 56364 |
(320) 468-6486
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRAINERD CROW WING CO AP, MN US, located 14.5 miles from Garrison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4° | -0.1° | 10.6° | 0.47" | — |
| February | 26.8° | 4.1° | 15.5° | 0.36" | — |
| March | 39.8° | 17.5° | 28.6° | 0.97" | — |
| April | 54.5° | 30.5° | 42.5° | 1.60" | — |
| May | 67.9° | 42.7° | 55.3° | 3.27" | — |
| June | 77.1° | 53.2° | 65.2° | 4.03" | — |
| July | 81.5° | 57.7° | 69.6° | 4.35" | — |
| August | 79.2° | 55.3° | 67.3° | 3.06" | — |
| September | 70.5° | 46.9° | 58.7° | 2.60" | — |
| October | 55.6° | 35.2° | 45.4° | 2.37" | — |
| November | 39.5° | 21.6° | 30.6° | 0.90" | — |
| December | 26.0° | 7.6° | 16.8° | 0.55" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Vineland CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Deerwood city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Harding city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
| Riverton city | City | 14.4 mi | — |
| Crosby city | City | 14.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703523210. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.