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Garfield

Minnesota · 354 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,375. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
+26%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
440 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+8%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792433073704341990201020202024Garfield
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,671
+61%since 2000
from $12,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(340)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score7.4%(26)
Diversity Score
7
+719%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Minnesota?

Garfield, Minnesota has about 354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Garfield, Minnesota earns about $40,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Garfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $117,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of people in Garfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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