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Garfield County, Utah
Garfield County, Utah. Garfield County had 5,256 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 49017.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,256
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,083 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,219
Median household income
$61,875
±$6,916 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$318,100
±$33,410 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$817
±$67 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
How many people live in Garfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,083 residents in Garfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,256 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,219 over 5,180 square miles of land.
| Measure | Garfield County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,219 | 3,392,331 | +221 |
| Households | 2,042±143 | 1,124,822 | +282 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.16 | 2.97 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 3,620±34 | 1,223,468 | −293 |
Garfield County's population since 2000
From 4,735 in 2000 to 5,256 in 2025: up 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Garfield County?
Garfield County holds 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Panguitch with 1,779 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Panguitch | 1,725 | $76,750 |
|---|---|---|
| EscalanteGEOID 4923750 | 786 | $68,750 |
| TropicGEOID 4977560 | 486 | $72,031 |
| Bryce Canyon CityGEOID 4908787 | 336 | not published |
| BoulderGEOID 4907470 | 227 | $39,688 |
| Henrieville | 221 | $49,375 |
| CannonvilleGEOID 4910330 | 186 | not published |
| HatchGEOID 4933760 | 132 | $83,750 |
| AntimonyGEOID 4901860 | 118 | $48,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Garfield County?
The median resident of Garfield County is 40.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%.
| Measure | Garfield County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7±0.7 | 32.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±1.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 15.9% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.7%±1.8 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±2.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±2.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±3.6 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±1.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3%±5.7 pts | 37.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.8%±2.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±2.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Garfield County earn?
Half of Garfield County's 2,042 households earn less than $61,875 a year (±$6,916), against $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $67,153 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Garfield County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,875±$6,916 | $95,166 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,134±$12,659 | $121,376 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,414±$5,838 | $40,873 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±4.0 pts | 8.5% | −6.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7%±8.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6%±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.4%±5.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Garfield County?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Garfield County's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,100 by its owner (±$33,410). The median renter pays $817 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Garfield County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,100±$33,410 | $489,400 | +$85,622 |
| Median gross rent | $817±$67 | $1,496 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.1%±10.0 pts | 37.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,571±$146 | $2,009 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3%±5.0 pts | 70.2% | −9.2 pts |
| Housing units | 3,620±34 | 1,223,468 | −293 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±4.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8%±3.1 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5%±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Garfield County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Garfield County in 2025 (27 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Garfield County get to work?
67.0% of Garfield County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Garfield County | Utah | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±3.0 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±2.1 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.0%±6.8 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±4.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 9.2%±5.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±3.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.5 min±2.6 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Garfield County's census tracts?
Garfield County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,592 (Tract 4) to $73,914 (Tract 3).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Garfield County compare with Utah's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 29 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 29 |
| Median household income | 27th of 29 |
| Median home value | 19th of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 29 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 29 |
| Median age | 7th of 29 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Garfield County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.