Garfield County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Garfield County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Garfield County, Colorado has a population of 62,479, the 13th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $91,131 and the median home value is $527,800. The poverty rate is 8.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Garfield County Quick Facts

Population 62,479

Median Household Income $91,131

Median Home Value $527,800

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 37.6 years

Homeownership Rate 69.6%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.6%

High School Graduation 89.3%

Cities/Places 12

Population 62,479 13th of 64

Median Income $91,131 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Garfield County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	62,034	62,479	+0.7%
Median household income	$86,172	$91,131	+5.8%
Median home value	$490,600	$527,800	+7.6%

Median Household Income

Garfield

$91,131

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Garfield

$527,800

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.7%

$25K-$50K 13.5%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 45.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

11.5%

$200K+

12.4%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

72.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.6%

Renter 30.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,637/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

21.8%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Garfield County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rifle	10,570	$80,000	6.0%	$413,500
Glenwood Springs	10,241	$91,481	7.9%	$619,000
Carbondale	6,637	$108,324	10.5%	$900,600
Battlement Mesa	5,755	$76,152	11.0%	$312,700
New Castle	4,880	$80,084	6.2%	$454,300
Silt	3,642	$93,690	2.6%	$446,900
Parachute	1,422	$58,778	27.5%	$271,400
Chacra	457	N/A	21.7%	$1,041,700
Mulford	413	$141,036	0.0%	$1,302,100
Cattle Creek	396	$44,769	4.8%	$1,100,000
No Name	269	$158,377	0.0%	N/A
Catherine	255	$211,154	23.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Colorado with a total population of 62,479. It is the 13th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 37.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $91,131. This is 5% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $527,800. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Garfield County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Garfield County, Colorado?

Garfield County has a population of 62,479, making it the 13th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Garfield County?

The median household income in Garfield County is $91,131 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.

How many cities are in Garfield County, Colorado?

Garfield County contains 12 Census-designated places.