Garfield County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Colorado with a total population of 62,034. It is the 13th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 37.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $86,172. This is 7% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $490,600. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.