Garfield County, WA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,345 | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.3 | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.0 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,051 | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garfield County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,050 | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.36% | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,500 | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $768 | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.9% | 63.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.3 | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Garfield County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Garfield County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Garfield County | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |