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Garfield County

Washington · 2,416 residents (2025 est.) · 710.835 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $239,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,353
−2%since 2000
from 2,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,416 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(98)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(149)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(109)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(193)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(70)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(178)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(307)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(256)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(380)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.8%(348)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(205)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,884
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,398 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,385
+108%since 2000
from $16,992 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+1%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+30%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
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-Hispanic96.1%(2,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(47)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,033)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5%(117)
Asian2.1%(49)
Other5.7%(135)
Diversity Score
31
+48%since 2009
from 21 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
Mexican4.3%(102)
Spaniard0.3%(8)
Peruvian0.3%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(22)
Thai0.5%(12)
Ancestry
German17.3%(407)
English13.7%(322)
Irish11.3%(267)
American6.8%(161)
French4.2%(99)
Italian3.3%(78)
Norwegian3.1%(74)
Scottish2.3%(53)
Swedish2.1%(50)
Czech1.7%(41)
Dutch1.1%(27)
Canadian1.1%(26)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.7%(17)
British0.7%(16)
Polish0.6%(13)
Finnish0.5%(12)
Welsh0.4%(9)
Swiss0.3%(8)
Croatian0.3%(7)
Ukrainian0.2%(5)
Danish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.2%(203)
Married66.4%(703)
Widowed2.6%(28)
Divorced11.7%(124)
Women 15+
Never married13.7%(129)
Married68.3%(641)
Widowed7.7%(72)
Divorced10.3%(97)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Washington?

Garfield County, Washington has about 2,353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Washington earns about $64,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Washington expensive?

In Garfield County, Washington, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Washington?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Washington?

About 12.0% of people in Garfield County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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