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Garfield

Kansas · 151 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Garfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 15% 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 $41,700. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−24%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+15%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931411892372851990201020202024Garfield
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,620
+18%since 2000
from $15,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+69%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(18)
Diversity Score52.6%(79)
Diversity Score
53
+1979%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
59.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Kansas?

Garfield, Kansas has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Kansas?

The typical household in Garfield, Kansas earns about $48,750 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 $41,700, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Kansas?

About 14.7% 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 27.0% 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 71 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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