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Garfield County

Nebraska · 1,710 residents (2025 est.) · 569.356 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,804. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $176,600. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,718
−10%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+4%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,710 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(108)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(85)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(88)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(124)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349%(155)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449%(154)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(183)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(223)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(266)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(178)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,804
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,407 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,531
+133%since 2000
from $14,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+18%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,867)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,662)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score
8
+27%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(29)
Ancestry
German32.2%(553)
Irish16.8%(289)
English6.9%(118)
Polish4.1%(70)
American3.4%(59)
French2.7%(46)
Czech2.3%(40)
Russian2.3%(39)
Danish1.4%(24)
Welsh1.4%(24)
Swedish1%(18)
Italian0.7%(12)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.7%(12)
Scottish0.4%(7)
Dutch0.3%(6)
Norwegian0.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.7%(131)
Married68.1%(478)
Widowed5.8%(41)
Divorced7.4%(52)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(149)
Married62.9%(462)
Widowed12.2%(90)
Divorced4.6%(34)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Nebraska?

Garfield County, Nebraska has about 1,718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Nebraska earns about $62,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Nebraska expensive?

In Garfield County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $176,600, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Nebraska?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Garfield County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 423 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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