Garrison, Iowa is a rural community located in Allamakee County. With a population of 839 people as of 2019, it has a population density of 17 people per square mile and is situated on the Mississippi River. Garrison is home to many local businesses, including The Corner Grocery Store and Stoddard's Hardware. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities in Garrison such as fishing at the nearby MarMac Pond, camping and hiking at Effigy Mounds National Monument, and biking along the Great River Trail. The town also hosts several annual events such as the Fourth of July Fireworks show and Brat Fry/Bazaar. Local organizations in Garrison include the Allamakee 4-H Club, where youth can learn about areas like agriculture, animal science, citizenship, nutrition education, and more; and the Garrison Lions Club that assists local families in need with holiday gift programs each year. For sports fans in Garrison there are a number of annual tournaments held at the town’s baseball fields such as softball tournaments for all ages.
The population in Garrison (zip 52229) is 839. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Garrison (zip 52229) is 38.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Garrison (zip 52229) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Garrison (zip 52229)
- 60.2% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 37.5% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Garrison (zip 52229)
- 99.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander