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Garfield

Kansas · 190 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $21,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
−4%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+18%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931411892372851990201020202024Garfield
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,617
+37%since 2000
from $15,767 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
22.0%
−64.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(194)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(7)
Diversity Score24.8%(47)
Diversity Score
25
+879%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Kansas?

Garfield, Kansas has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Kansas?

The typical household in Garfield, Kansas earns about $42,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Kansas expensive?

In Garfield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $21,700.

How educated are people in Garfield, Kansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Kansas?

About 7.1% of people in Garfield, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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