Garfield County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 77th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Garfield County, Nebraska is 1,797 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $68,611, the median home value is $144,900, and the median age is 45.0.
The population of Garfield County has declined 16.0% since 2010 (2,033 → 1,707), a -1.24% annualized rate.
1,797
Population
-1.24%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$68,611
Median Income
$144,900
Median Home Value
Garfield County covers 569 sq mi of land at 3.2 people per square mile.
About Garfield County, NE
Garfield County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 1,797. It ranks #77 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The median household income in Garfield County is $68,611, below the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $144,900, with monthly rent averaging $519. The homeownership rate of 74.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Garfield County reflects 32.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 13.2 minutes each way.
Garfield County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Garfield County had a population of 2,033 in 2010 and 1,707 in 2024, a -16.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,033 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.21%.
1,707
Population (2024)
2,033
Population (2010)
2,033
Peak (2010)
-1.21%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,033 |
| 2011 | 2,008 |
| 2012 | 1,994 |
| 2013 | 2,021 |
| 2014 | 1,999 |
| 2015 | 2,013 |
| 2016 | 1,991 |
| 2017 | 1,985 |
| 2018 | 1,969 |
| 2019 | 1,970 |
| 2020 | 1,805 |
| 2021 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | 1,783 |
| 2023 | 1,758 |
| 2024 | 1,707 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.0
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
27.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 27.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,611$-6,374 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,834 |
| Per-capita income | $35,332 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%+1.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Garfield County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
12.8%
Carpool
72.9%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
13.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$144,900$-78,900 vs state
Median home value
$519
Median rent
74.4%
Homeownership rate
977
Total housing units
76.8%
Occupied
23.2%
Vacant
25.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
91.7%
With broadband internet
22.9%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
14.9%
With a disability
99.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.4%
High School+
32.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garfield County, Nebraska has a population of 1,797 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Garfield County has declined 16.0% since 2010 (2,033 → 1,707), a -1.24% annualized rate.
The median household income in Garfield County, Nebraska is $68,611, with mean (average) household income of $82,834 and per-capita income of $35,332. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Garfield County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (97.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Garfield County, Nebraska is 45.0 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Garfield County is $144,900 and median monthly rent is $519. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 977 total housing units, 23.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Garfield County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Garfield County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.