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Garfield County

Utah · 5,083 residents · 5,179.556 sq mi
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Garfield County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,083
+7%since 2000
from 4,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+28%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Garfield County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,279
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,180 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,926
+78%since 2000
from $13,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+60%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,440)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(136)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(404)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(4,446)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(384)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other5.1%(259)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,518)
Segregation Score9.1%(463)
Diversity Score
30
+250%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Utah?

Garfield County, Utah has about 5,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Utah earns about $44,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Utah expensive?

In Garfield County, Utah, the median home is worth about $182,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Utah?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Utah?

About 16.4% of people in Garfield County, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield County, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield County, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,103 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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ZIP 84759ZIP 84726ZIP 84776ZIP 84716ZIP 84736ZIP 84764ZIP 84718ZIP 84735
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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