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Garfield County

Montana · 1,173 residents · 4,676.56 sq mi
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Garfield County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,173
−8%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+8%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8731K1K1K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,149
+109%since 2000
from $13,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+88%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,264)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(41)
Diversity Score
3
+153%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Montana?

Garfield County, Montana has about 1,173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Montana earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Montana expensive?

In Garfield County, Montana, the median home is worth about $155,300, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Montana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Montana?

About 5.4% of people in Garfield County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 416 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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