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Garfield County

Nebraska · 1,813 residents · 569.356 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,659. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,000. With a median age of 46.9, 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 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,813
−5%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+2%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,659
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,119
+103%since 2000
from $14,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,867)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,752)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(22)
Diversity Score6.6%(120)
Diversity Score
7
+153%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Nebraska?

Garfield County, Nebraska has about 1,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Nebraska earns about $54,659 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 $106,000, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Nebraska?

About 29.3% 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 8.6% 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 328 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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