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Garfield

Texas · 1,825 residents · 11.982 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $158,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,825
+10%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Garfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,056
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,585
−22%since 2000
from $24,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,252
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+96%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(665)
Black2.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(1,031)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,163)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Texas?

Garfield, Texas has about 1,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Texas?

The typical household in Garfield, Texas earns about $52,056 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Texas?

About 17.5% 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 8.0% 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 506 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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