Garfield County Summary

Life in Garfield County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Garfield County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Garfield County:

  • The population in Garfield County is 61,683.

  • The median home value in Garfield County is $638,767.

  • The median income in Garfield County is $82,772.

  • The median rent in Garfield County is $1,444.

  • The unemployment rate in Garfield County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Garfield County is 8.1%.

  • The average high in Garfield County is 57.7° and there are 19.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Garfield County

List Of Cities & Towns in Garfield County

Rifle, CO Population 10,420

Glenwood Springs, CO Population 10,100

Carbondale, CO Population 6,497

Battlement Mesa, CO Population 5,148

New Castle, CO Population 4,874

Silt, CO Population 3,529

Parachute, CO Population 1,555

Mulford, CO Population 539

Cattle Creek, CO Population 538

Chacra, CO Population 428

No Name, CO Population 269

Catherine, CO Population 268

Map Of Garfield County

Garfield County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Garfield County is 57.7°.

  • There are 69.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 19.9 inches of rain each year with 34.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:21 hours of sun each day in Garfield County.

StatGarfield County
Mean High57.7
Nice Days69.75
Rainfall19.9
Snowfall34.9
Sunny_hours6:21
57.7°
Average High
19.9
Inches of Rain

Garfield County Photos

Carbondale Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Pierre Hollard | CC BY-SA 3.0
Peak Of The Matterhornc Seen From Zermattc Switzerland
Source: Public Domain
Mount Sopris
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL with disclaimers
Glenwood Springs Co
Source: Wikipedia User User:Jutulen | GFDL
Peak Of The Matterhornc Seen From Zermattc Switzerland
Source: Public Domain
Mount Sopris
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL with disclaimers

Garfield County Demographics

Population over time in Garfield County

The current population in Garfield County is 61,683. The population has increased 3.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 61,221 2.7%
2021 59,605 0.9%
2020 59,055 -

Gender in Garfield County

  • Garfield County is 48.6% female with 29,990 female residents.

  • Garfield County is 51.4% male with 31,692 male residents.

Female
48.6% (29,990)
Male
51.4% (31,692)
Gender Garfield County CO USA
Female 48.6% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Garfield County

Garfield County is:

  • 65.4% White with 40,314 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 318 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 191 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 529 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 78 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 374 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 1,656 Two Or More residents.

  • 29.5% Hispanic with 18,223 Hispanic residents.

White
65.4% (40,314)
African American
0.5% (318)
American Indian
0.3% (191)
Asian
0.9% (529)
Hawaiian
0.1% (78)
Other
0.6% (374)
Two Or More
2.7% (1,656)
Hispanic
29.5% (18,223)

Table: Garfield County By Race

Race Garfield County CO USA
White 65.4% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 29.5% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Garfield County, Colorado

  • 3.5% of households in Garfield County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Garfield County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Garfield County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Garfield County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Garfield County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Garfield County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Garfield County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Garfield County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Garfield County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Garfield County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.5% (2,184)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (1,743)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.3% (3,903)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.3% (3,278)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (6,088)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (10,353)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (8,970)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.6% (13,322)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.0% (6,154)
$200,000 or more
9.2% (5,683)
Income Garfield County CO USA
Less than $10,000 3.5% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.3% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.0% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Garfield County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Garfield County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Garfield County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Garfield County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Garfield County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Garfield County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Garfield County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Garfield County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Garfield County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Garfield County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (3,700)
9-12th Grade
5% (3,084)
High School / GED
24% (14,803)
Some College
22% (13,570)
Associate's Degree
9% (5,551)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (13,570)
Master's Degree
8% (4,934)
Professional Degree
3% (1,850)
Doctorate Degree
1% (616)
Education Garfield County CO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 24% 20% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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