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Garfield

Washington · 641 residents · 0.94 sq mi
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Garfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

641
+14%since 1990
from 564 in 1990
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+7%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4585085586086581990201020202024Garfield
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,804
+46%since 1990
from $12,235 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$398
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.1
+44%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
1
−75%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Washington?

Garfield, Washington has about 641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Washington?

The typical household in Garfield, Washington earns about $36,250 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Washington?

About 21.9% 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 12.9% of people in Garfield, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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