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Garfield

Washington · 564 residents · 0.94 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,636. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $33,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

564
−12%vs 2000
vs 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4585085586086581990201020202024Garfield
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,636
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,235
−31%vs 2000
vs $17,804 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,800
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
81.6%
+7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
18.4% rent
1.4
−31%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score4.8%(27)
5
+300%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garfield, Washington?

Garfield, Washington has about 564 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Washington?

The typical household in Garfield, Washington earns about $23,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, Washington expensive?

In Garfield, Washington, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Washington?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, Washington?

About 5.5% of people in Garfield, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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