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Garfield

Georgia · 257 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+69%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
326 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221732242753261990201020202024Garfield
2024270
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,863
+67%since 2000
from $16,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−45%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(158)
Black33.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(155)
Diversity Score
60
+31%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+179%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Georgia?

Garfield, Georgia has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Georgia?

The typical household in Garfield, Georgia earns about $61,250 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 $81,700.

How educated are people in Garfield, Georgia?

About 11.6% 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 2.3% 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 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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