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Garfield County, Washington
Garfield County, Washington. Garfield County had 2,416 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 53023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,416
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,286 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,353
Median household income
$64,884
±$13,920 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$239,200
±$23,528 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$791
±$75 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
How many people live in Garfield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,286 residents in Garfield County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,416 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,353 over 711 square miles of land.
| Measure | Garfield County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,353 | 7,816,116 | +123 |
| Households | 1,031±87 | 3,064,820 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.19 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,221±100 | 3,306,620 | no clear change |
Garfield County's population since 2000
From 2,397 in 2000 to 2,416 in 2025: up 0.8%. 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 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pomeroy with 1,481 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pomeroy | 1,389 | $52,104 |
|---|---|---|
| PatahaGEOID 5353660 | 106 | not published |
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 47.8 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.7%.
| Measure | Garfield County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8±7.8 | 38.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±3.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.1%±5.6 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±3.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.4%±5.2 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±4.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5%±3.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2%±5.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±3.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±3.2 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.8%±7.9 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±4.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 1,031 households earn less than $64,884 a year (±$13,920), against $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $68,796 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Garfield County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,884±$13,920 | $98,141 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,566±$10,570 | $134,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,385±$4,085 | $53,744 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±5.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9%±15.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±6.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±6.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 76.9% of Garfield County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,200 by its owner (±$23,528). The median renter pays $791 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Garfield County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,200±$23,528 | $564,600 | +$55,334 |
| Median gross rent | $791±$75 | $1,760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8%±21.9 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,421±$288 | $2,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±6.3 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,221±100 | 3,306,620 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.1%±12.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.7%±7.3 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±6.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9%±7.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Garfield County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
66.2% of Garfield County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes.
| Measure | Garfield County | Washington | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.9%±6.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±4.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2%±10.7 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6%±6.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±8.2 pts | 19.8% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±4.7 | 26.6 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 a single census tract.
| Tract 970353023970300 | 2,353 | $64,884 |
|---|
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 Washington's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 39 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 39 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 39 |
| Median household income | 34th of 39 |
| Median home value | 39th of 39 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 39 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 39 |
| Median age | 10th of 39 |
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.