Garfield County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 1,739 with a growth rate of -1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Garfield County, Nebraska is the 77th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 2,033 and has seen a growth of -14.46% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,619 | -24 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 1,643 | -24 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 1,667 | -24 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 1,691 | -24 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 1,715 | -24 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 1,739 | -24 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 1,763 | -24 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 1,787 | -46 | -2.51% |
| 2021 | 1,833 | 26 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 1,807 | -163 | -8.27% |
| 2019 | 1,970 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,969 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,985 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 1,991 | -22 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 2,013 | 14 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 1,999 | -22 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 2,021 | 27 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1,994 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2,008 | -25 | -1.23% |
| 2010 | 2,033 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,141 | -222 | -9.39% |
| 1980 | 2,363 | -48 | -1.99% |
| 1970 | 2,411 | -288 | -10.67% |
| 1960 | 2,699 | -213 | -7.31% |
| 1950 | 2,912 | -532 | -15.45% |
| 1940 | 3,444 | 237 | 7.39% |
| 1930 | 3,207 | -289 | -8.27% |
| 1920 | 3,496 | 79 | 2.31% |
| 1910 | 3,417 | 1,290 | 60.65% |
| 1900 | 2,127 | 468 | 28.21% |
| 1890 | 1,659 | 40 | 2.47% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,750 | 97.38% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.17% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 750 | 2.31 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 485 | 2.77 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 210 | 1.13 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Female | 30 | 3.57 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 25 | 1.8 | 72 | 28 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 4.24% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 23.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 8.88% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 26.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 331 | 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 | 1,243 | 1,193 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,735 | $46,875 | $41,016 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,694 | $60,556 | $65,125 |
| High School Graduate | $24,643 | $0 | $21,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,667 | $6,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,722 | $50,172 | $29,554 |
| Some College | $49,000 | $51,250 | $25,000 |
$41,722
Average Earnings
$50,172
Average Male
$29,554
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.71% of Garfield County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,675 | 192 | 11.46% |
| Multiple | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
11.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.32%
Male Poverty Rate
11.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield County, Nebraska is Multiple, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield County, Nebraska is White, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.44% |
| High School | 16.92% |
| Some College | 13.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.38% |
| Male Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,542 | $102,646 |
| Households | $68,611 | $82,834 |
| Married Families | $83,411 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,500 | $30,878 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 8.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
76.91%
Born in Garfield County, Nebraska
99.83%
Native Born
0.17%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.83% of Garfield County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 76.91% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.