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Garfield

Georgia · 249 residents (2025 est.) · 0.788 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+78%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1221732242753261990201020202024Garfield
2024270
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,889
+36%since 2000
from $16,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−42%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(115)
Black24.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(159)
Black39.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(168)
Diversity Score
62
+35%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+236%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Georgia?

Garfield, Georgia has about 270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Georgia?

The typical household in Garfield, Georgia earns about $63,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Georgia expensive?

In Garfield, Georgia, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Georgia?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Georgia?

About 20.0% of people in Garfield, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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