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Garfield County

Washington · 2,266 residents · 710.835 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,269. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,266
−5%since 2000
from 2,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+14%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,269
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,398 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,825
+34%since 2000
from $16,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(47)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(154)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(91)
Asian1.7%(38)
Other4.8%(108)
Diversity Score23.6%(534)
Diversity Score
24
+268%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Washington?

Garfield County, Washington has about 2,266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Washington earns about $42,269 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Washington?

About 17.7% 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 15.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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