Garfield County, Utah Demographics 2026
Garfield County, Utah has a population of 5,219, the 25th most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $61,875 and the median home value is $318,100. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Garfield County Quick Facts
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 | 5,170 | 5,219 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $61,688 | $61,875 | +0.3% |
| Median home value | $285,800 | $318,100 | +11.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Garfield County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panguitch | 1,701 | $76,750 | 5.9% | $331,700 |
| Escalante | 604 | $68,750 | 27.5% | $351,900 |
| Tropic | 582 | $72,031 | 3.3% | $256,400 |
| Henrieville | 391 | $49,375 | 13.8% | $205,000 |
| Boulder | 360 | $39,688 | 24.2% | N/A |
| Cannonville | 228 | N/A | 4.8% | $331,800 |
| Bryce Canyon City | 203 | N/A | 14.8% | N/A |
| Hatch | 165 | $83,750 | 0.6% | $291,700 |
| Antimony | 65 | $48,333 | 10.8% | $444,400 |
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Population Overview
Garfield County is located in Utah with a total population of 5,219. It is the 25th most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Garfield County is 40.7 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Garfield County is $61,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $318,100. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Garfield County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.
Education
28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.
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 Utah 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, Utah?
Garfield County has a population of 5,219, making it the 25th most populous county in Utah.
What is the median income in Garfield County?
The median household income in Garfield County is $61,875 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.
How many cities are in Garfield County, Utah?
Garfield County contains 9 Census-designated places.