It lies near the center of the county, 27 miles (43 km) south of Big Spring,[2] and at the 2020 census had a population of 334.

However, after a clerical error by officials in Washington, the postal franchise was granted under the name "Garden" City.

New California was ultimately chosen as the county seat; it was located in a less flood-prone region with a readily accessible water supply.

However, at the time of the county's organization, New California consisted of two dwellings and an equally sparse population, whereas Garden City boasted a school, the general store/post office, and several homes.

Limestone from the quarry of TexaStone in Garden City was donated in 2004 for establishment of the Stonehenge replica in Odessa, Texas.