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Garfield

Texas · 1,698 residents · 11.982 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,300. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,698
+2%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Garfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,519
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,013
−32%since 2000
from $24,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,039)
Black2.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(534)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(1,004)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(836)
Black2.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(786)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other3%(51)
Diversity Score69.2%(1,174)
Diversity Score
69
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Texas?

Garfield, Texas has about 1,698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Texas?

The typical household in Garfield, Texas earns about $53,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Texas expensive?

In Garfield, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Texas?

About 23.5% of people in Garfield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 379 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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