Alabama · Cullman County

Garden City Authority

Population

557

Median income

$48,333

Median age

44

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Garden City is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 557 with home prices 1.9× below the Alabama median.

Population in Garden City stands at 557 — placing it among the smaller communities of Blount County, Alabama. The median household income stands at $48,333.

Definition and scope

Located in Blount County, Alabama, Garden City operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Garden City has approximately 557 residents. The median age is 43.9 years. Roughly 82% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $108,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 96.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Garden City is $48,333. Poverty rate stands at 19.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.9%. Educational attainment: 11.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Garden City:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Robbins Field provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Blount County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 640 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.