Garfield, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Garfield, Colorado had a total population of 93, the 418th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Garfield Quick Facts
How Garfield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Garfield Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Chaffee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | 11.1% | $648,500 |
| Buena Vista | 3,010 | $78,323 | 7.3% | $572,700 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | 0.4% | $522,900 |
| Maysville | 235 | N/A | 20.8% | $1,321,800 |
| Smeltertown | 188 | N/A | 76.6% | N/A |
| Nathrop | 187 | $30,040 | 0.0% | $125,500 |
| Johnson Village | 129 | N/A | 13.2% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Garfield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idalia | 90 | $146,250 | N/A | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Rock Creek Park | 97 | $146,250 | $826,900 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Briggsdale | 88 | N/A | $269,100 | 40.3% | 11.4% |
| Orchard | 88 | $39,250 | $238,800 | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Divide | 87 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 93, Garfield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Garfield is a small community located in Colorado, within Chaffee County. The total population is 93. It ranks as the 418th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Garfield. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Garfield was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 47.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Garfield, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garfield, Colorado?
Garfield, Colorado has a population of 93 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Garfield, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Garfield — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Garfield, CO?
The ACS sample for Garfield recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Garfield, Colorado?
Garfield's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Garfield, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Garfield — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Garfield, Colorado?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.