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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Garfield County

Colorado · 43,791 residents · 2,947.425 sq mi
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The short version

Garfield County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,016. Population has grown 46% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $185,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,791
+46%since 1990
from 29,974 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
+4%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K36K46K56K66K1990201020202024Garfield County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,016
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,176 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,341
+63%since 1990
from $13,086 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+26%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(29,053)
Black0.4%(124)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,698)
Asian0.3%(86)
Diversity Score19.4%(5,813)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(35,449)
Black0.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(7,300)
Asian0.4%(183)
Diversity Score36.7%(16,066)
Diversity Score
37
+89%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Garfield County to nearby counties

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Income$65,473+39%
Home value$274,400+48%
Population6,683−89%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
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Income$73,658+57%
Home value$378,600+104%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
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Income$57,774+23%
Home value$343,200+85%
Population32,178−49%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
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Income$102,645+118%
Home value$1,139,100+515%
Population16,625−74%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Colorado?

Garfield County, Colorado has about 43,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Garfield County, Colorado?

The typical household in Garfield County, Colorado earns about $47,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Colorado expensive?

In Garfield County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $185,300, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Colorado?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Colorado?

About 7.5% of people in Garfield County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,817 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9521Census Tract 9519.02Census Tract 9520.04Census Tract 9519.01Census Tract 9520.01Census Tract 9517.01Census Tract 9518.04Census Tract 9518.03Census Tract 9518.02Census Tract 9516Census Tract 9517.02Census Tract 9520.03
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 81601ZIP 81637ZIP 81635ZIP 81647ZIP 81652ZIP 81630
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