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Garfield

Washington · 562 residents · 0.94 sq mi
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Garfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 21% 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 $155,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−12%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
598 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+18%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4585085586086581990201020202024Garfield
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,123
+35%since 2000
from $17,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(491)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(24)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other7.5%(42)
Diversity Score29.1%(163)
Diversity Score
29
+2342%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, Washington?

Garfield, Washington has about 562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garfield, Washington?

The typical household in Garfield, Washington earns about $48,250 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, Washington?

About 20.6% 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 19.3% of people in Garfield, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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