Garfield County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Washington with a total population of 2,326. It is the 39th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 52.6 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $62,411. This is 34% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $214,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garfield County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.