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Garfield

Minnesota · 349 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 17% 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 $136,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
+24%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+25%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792433073704341990201020202024Garfield
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,715
+147%since 2000
from $12,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other3.6%(13)
Diversity Score16.5%(58)
Diversity Score
16
+1727%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+146%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Minnesota?

Garfield, Minnesota has about 349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Garfield, Minnesota earns about $51,667 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Minnesota?

About 17.2% 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 3.6% 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 142 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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