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Garfield County

Washington · 2,286 residents · 710.835 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,923. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,286
−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: 280
Median age
48.1
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Garfield County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,923
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,398 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,933
+70%since 2000
from $16,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,055)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(110)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other5.8%(133)
Diversity Score25.3%(579)
Diversity Score
25
+295%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Washington?

Garfield County, Washington has about 2,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield County, Washington earns about $56,923 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Washington?

About 25.7% 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 8.3% 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 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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