Garfield County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Colorado
The population of Garfield County, Colorado is 62,034 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $86,172, the median home value is $490,600, and the median age is 37.2.
The population of Garfield County has grown 12.7% since 2010 (56,072 → 63,167), a +0.85% annualized rate.
62,034
Population
+0.85%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$86,172
Median Income
$490,600
Median Home Value
Garfield County covers 2,947 sq mi of land at 21.0 people per square mile.
About Garfield County, CO
Garfield County is a county in Colorado with a population of 62,034. It ranks #13 among counties in Colorado by population. The median age is 37.2, younger than the national median. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
The median household income in Garfield County is $86,172, above the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $490,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,515. The homeownership rate of 69.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Garfield County reflects 33.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.6 minutes each way.
Garfield County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Garfield County had a population of 56,072 in 2010 and 63,167 in 2024, a 12.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,167 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.86%.
63,167
Population (2024)
56,072
Population (2010)
63,167
Peak (2024)
0.86%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,072 |
| 2011 | 56,049 |
| 2012 | 56,765 |
| 2013 | 56,945 |
| 2014 | 57,174 |
| 2015 | 57,724 |
| 2016 | 58,839 |
| 2017 | 59,065 |
| 2018 | 59,722 |
| 2019 | 60,031 |
| 2020 | 61,803 |
| 2021 | 62,116 |
| 2022 | 62,388 |
| 2023 | 62,921 |
| 2024 | 63,167 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
37.2
Median Age
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Male
14.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.7% · Seniors (65+): 14.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $86,172$-6,298 vs state |
| Mean household income | $110,409 |
| Per-capita income | $42,253 |
| Poverty rate | 7.0%+1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 70.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Garfield County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.5% of workers.
How residents commute
1.7%
Drive alone
2.5%
Carpool
69.2%
Public transit
10.0%
Work from home
31.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$490,600$-11,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,515
Median rent
69.7%
Homeownership rate
24,640
Total housing units
93.6%
Occupied
6.4%
Vacant
30.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.1%
With health insurance
96.3%
With broadband internet
41.9%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
9.1%
With a disability
73.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.4%
High School+
33.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garfield County, Colorado has a population of 62,034 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Garfield County has grown 12.7% since 2010 (56,072 → 63,167), a +0.85% annualized rate.
The median household income in Garfield County, Colorado is $86,172, with mean (average) household income of $110,409 and per-capita income of $42,253. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Garfield County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Garfield County, Colorado is 37.2 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
The median home value in Garfield County is $490,600 and median monthly rent is $1,515. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,640 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Garfield County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Garfield County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.