Garfield County, CO

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2021 Population

61,221

2.71% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

0.546% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.91%

4.24% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$77,212

2.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$383,600

2.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

33,168

4.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Garfield County, CO had a population of 61.2k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $77,212. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Garfield County, CO grew from 59,605 to 61,221, a 2.71% increase and its median household income grew from $75,435 to $77,212, a 2.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Garfield County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.3%), White (Hispanic) (14.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.82%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%).

None of the households in Garfield County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.9% of the residents in Garfield County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Garfield County, CO are Colorado Mountain College (1,446 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Garfield County, CO was $383,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in Garfield County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Garfield County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Garfield County, CO borders Eagle County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Routt County, CO, Grand County, UT, and Uintah County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Garfield County, CO is home to a population of 61.2k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.3% of Garfield County, CO residents were born outside of the country (8.75k people).

In 2021, there were 4.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.6k people) in Garfield County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.79k White (Hispanic) and 5.33k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.9%

2021 Citizenship

89.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.9% of Garfield County, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Garfield County, CO was 89.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Garfield County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Garfield County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.6k ± 341
White (Hispanic)
8.79k ± 1.17k
Other (Hispanic)
5.33k ± 1.2k

29.2%

Hispanic Population

17.9k people

29.2% of the people in Garfield County, CO are hispanic (17.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Garfield County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.75k people

14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.36k people

As of 2021, 14.3% of Garfield County, CO residents (8.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Garfield County, CO was 14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Garfield County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
945 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
624 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
450 ± 187

Garfield County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Garfield County, CO employs 33.2k people. The largest industries in Garfield County, CO are Construction (4,654 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,632 people), and Retail Trade (3,416 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,531), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,055), and Utilities ($64,426).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

33.2k

2021 Value

± 1,508

4.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garfield County, CO grew at a rate of 4.24%, from 31.8k employees to 33.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garfield County, CO, are Management Occupations (4,154 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,808 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,256 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garfield County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33.2k

2021 Value

± 1,508

4.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Garfield County, CO grew at a rate of 4.24%, from 31.8k employees to 33.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garfield County, CO, are Construction (4,654 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,632 people), and Retail Trade (3,416 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garfield County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Garfield County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,571

Median earning men ± $3,492

$35,118

Median earning women ± $2,443

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,168), and Manufacturing ($57,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,422), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,322), and Wholesale Trade ($42,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

636
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
635
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
510
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$312k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$201k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$177k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Garfield County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.37%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.37%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Garfield County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Garfield County, CO awarded 1,446 degrees. The student population of Garfield County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,136 male students and 2,998 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Garfield County, CO are White (952 and 65.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (377 and 26.1%), Unknown (52 and 3.6%), and Two or More Races (38 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Garfield County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Mountain College (1,446 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Garfield County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (238 and 16.5%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (176 and 12.2%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (119 and 8.23%).

The median tuition cost in Garfield County, CO for a public four year colleges is $4,560 for in-state students and $11,184 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,134 students enrolled in Garfield County, CO, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,274 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
238 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
58 degrees awarded
General Studies
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Garfield County, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 238 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Garfield County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Colorado Mountain College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,446 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Mountain College with 1,446 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 684 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Garfield County, CO, which is 0.898 times less than the 762 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 952 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 377 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Garfield County, CO was $383,600 in 2021, which is 1.57 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $375,600 to $383,600, a 2.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Garfield County, CO is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Garfield County, CO have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Garfield County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Garfield County, CO is $77,212. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Garfield County, CO was Census Tract 9518.02 with a value of $114,594, followed by Census Tract 9517.01 and Census Tract 9516, with respective values of $93,955 and $87,500.

In 2022, 17.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.48%.

Housing

Property

$383,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,205

$14,910

Median Property Taxes

±$897

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garfield County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Garfield County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2021

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.7% of the housing units in Garfield County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Garfield County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9518.02
Census Tract 9517.01
Census Tract 9516

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Garfield County, CO was Census Tract 9518.02 with a value of $114,594, followed by Census Tract 9517.01 and Census Tract 9516, with respective values of $93,955 and $87,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Garfield County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,212

Median Household Income

± $3,936

21.7k

Number of Households

± 1,083

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.7k households in Garfield County, CO grew to $77,212 from the previous year's value of $75,435.

The following chart displays the households in Garfield County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Garfield County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (8.81%)

In 2021, 68.3% of workers in Garfield County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (8.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Garfield County, CO have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.25% of the workforce in Garfield County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Garfield County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Garfield County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garfield County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.48%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garfield County, CO (4.77k out of 60.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garfield County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Garfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 189 in Garfield County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 189 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

83.2% of the population of Garfield County, CO has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 9.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Garfield County, CO see 1335 patients per year on average, which represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year (1195 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1312 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,335 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Garfield County, CO

Primary care physicians in Garfield County, CO see an average of 1,335 patients per year. This represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year (1,195 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Garfield County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

9.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garfield County, CO declined by 5.22% from 17.8% to 16.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Garfield County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.6 in Garfield County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Garfield County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24% in Garfield County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Garfield County, CO.

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