Garfield County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 63,158 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Garfield County, Colorado is the 13th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 56,072 and has seen a growth of 12.64% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 65,413 | 451 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 64,962 | 451 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 64,511 | 451 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 64,060 | 451 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 63,609 | 451 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 63,158 | 451 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 62,707 | 451 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 62,256 | 149 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 62,107 | 313 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 61,794 | 1,763 | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 60,031 | 309 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 59,722 | 657 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 59,065 | 226 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 58,839 | 1,115 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 57,724 | 550 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 57,174 | 229 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 56,945 | 180 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 56,765 | 716 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 56,049 | -23 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 56,072 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 29,974 | 7,460 | 33.13% |
| 1980 | 22,514 | 7,693 | 51.91% |
| 1970 | 14,821 | 2,804 | 23.33% |
| 1960 | 12,017 | 392 | 3.37% |
| 1950 | 11,625 | 1,065 | 10.09% |
| 1940 | 10,560 | 585 | 5.86% |
| 1930 | 9,975 | 671 | 7.21% |
| 1920 | 9,304 | -840 | -8.28% |
| 1910 | 10,144 | 4,309 | 73.85% |
| 1900 | 5,835 | 1,357 | 30.3% |
| 1890 | 4,478 | -60,935 | -93.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,221 | 76.55% |
| Two or more races | 6,944 | 11.26% |
| Other race | 6,140 | 9.95% |
| Asian | 568 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 274 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,390 | 2.71 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 12,360 | 3.28 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 6,989 | 1.42 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 2,055 | 3.56 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 986 | 2.97 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,230 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 3,765 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,965 | 21.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,950 | 11.99% |
| High School Graduate | 10,006 | 24.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,189 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 9,193 | 22.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,119 | 28,787 | 12,066 |
| Hispanic | 9,205 | 6,361 | 1,268 |
| 2+ Races | 3,693 | 3,016 | 900 |
| Other Race | 3,322 | 1,909 | 386 |
| Asian | 329 | 245 | 82 |
| Black | 292 | 225 | 71 |
| Native American | 183 | 157 | 47 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 61.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,212 | $66,933 | $43,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,779 | $72,292 | $56,637 |
| High School Graduate | $40,358 | $46,225 | $32,113 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,995 | $39,725 | $25,368 |
| Overall | $45,944 | $53,165 | $38,786 |
| Some College | $42,504 | $52,129 | $33,740 |
$45,944
Average Earnings
$53,165
Average Male
$38,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.05% of Garfield County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 25.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,751 | 2,745 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 18,102 | 1,840 | 10.16% |
| Other | 6,047 | 785 | 12.98% |
| Multiple | 6,909 | 334 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 530 | 110 | 20.75% |
| Native | 241 | 69 | 28.63% |
| Black | 401 | 10 | 2.49% |
8.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.46%
Male Poverty Rate
8.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield County, Colorado is Native, with 28.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield County, Colorado is Black, with 2.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.85% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| High School | 8.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.88% |
| Female Employed | 5.72% |
| Male Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,416 | $116,432 |
| Households | $82,772 | $103,158 |
| Married Families | $105,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,710 | $68,610 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,335
Number of Veterans
2,117
Male Veterans
218
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 771 |
| Vietnam | 771 |
| Second Gulf War | 668 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 717 |
| 75+ | 547 |
| 65 to 74 | 499 |
| 55 to 64 | 423 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,045 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 1.85% |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 4.71% |
| Black | 39 | 12.15% |
| Other Race | 32 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 15 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.81%
Born in Garfield County, Colorado
85.75%
Native Born
14.25%
Foreign Born
8.93%
Non Citizen
5.32%
Naturalized
85.75% of Garfield County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 40.81% having been born in Colorado. 8.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.