Garfield County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Utah with a total population of 5,170. It is the 25th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 41.0 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $61,688. This is 33% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $285,800. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garfield County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.