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Garfield County

Colorado · 61,685 residents · 2,947.425 sq mi
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Garfield County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,435. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,685
+41%since 2000
from 43,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K36K46K56K66K1990201020202024Garfield County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,435
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,826
+59%since 2000
from $21,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+26%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(35,449)
Black0.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(7,300)
Asian0.4%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(16,066)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(38,636)
Black0.4%(277)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(19,564)
Asian0.6%(397)
Other2.2%(1,346)
Diversity Score60.3%(37,186)
Segregation Score15.5%(9,566)
Diversity Score
60
+64%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Colorado?

Garfield County, Colorado has about 61,685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Colorado earns about $75,435 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 $375,600, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Colorado?

About 32.0% 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 7.6% 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 31,711 residents, a change of about 106 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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