Garfield County, NE
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1,833
TOTAL POPULATION
938
MALE POPULATION
895
FEMALE POPULATION
104.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,710
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,950
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,957
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
967
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Garfield County Area Codes
Race in Garfield County
The most populous races in Garfield County are White / Caucasian (1,773 | 96.7%), Hispanic or Latino (59 | 3.2%), and Some other Race (39 | 2.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 9 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 3.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,773 | 96.7% |
| Two or more Races | 12 | 0.6% |
| Some other Race | 39 | 2.1% |
| Total | 1,833 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Garfield County
The most populous ancestries reported in Garfield County are German (545 | 29.7%), Irish (314 | 17.1%), English (170 | 9.3%), European (66 | 3.6%), and Swedish (64 | 3.5%), together accounting for 63.2% of all Garfield County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 39 | 2.1% |
| Belgian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 1 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 46 | 2.5% |
| Danish | 23 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.3% |
| Eastern European | 3 | 0.2% |
| English | 170 | 9.3% |
| Ethiopian | 5 | 0.3% |
| European | 66 | 3.6% |
| French | 9 | 0.5% |
| German | 545 | 29.7% |
| Irish | 314 | 17.1% |
| Italian | 14 | 0.8% |
| Mexican | 59 | 3.2% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 2.0% |
| Polish | 28 | 1.5% |
| Russian | 37 | 2.0% |
| Scandinavian | 7 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 3 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 5 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 64 | 3.5% |
| Swiss | 15 | 0.8% |
| Welsh | 19 | 1.0% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Garfield County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Garfield County came from Eastern Europe (13 | 0.7%), Europe (13 | 0.7%), Russia (13 | 0.7%), Africa (5 | 0.3%), and Eastern Africa (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Garfield County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 5 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Africa | 5 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 13 | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | 5 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 13 | 0.7% |
| Russia | 13 | 0.7% | View All 6 Rows |
Sex and Age in Garfield County
Sex and Age in Garfield County
The most populous age groups in Garfield County are 60 to 64 Years (119 | 12.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (96 | 10.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 53 (5.7%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 54 (5.8%) | 82 (9.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 76 (8.1%) | 49 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 47 (5.0%) | 36 (4.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 50 (5.3%) | 30 (3.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 50 (5.3%) | 96 (10.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 42 (4.5%) | 32 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 46 (4.9%) | 60 (6.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 57 (6.1%) | 20 (2.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 31 (3.3%) | 36 (4.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 46 (4.9%) | 52 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 34 (3.6%) | 44 (4.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 119 (12.7%) | 83 (9.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 65 (6.9%) | 75 (8.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 57 (6.1%) | 27 (3.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 40 (4.3%) | 80 (8.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 35 (3.7%) | 44 (4.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 36 (3.8%) | 39 (4.4%) |
| Total | 938 (100.0%) | 895 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Garfield County
Median Family Size in Garfield County
The median family size in Garfield County is 2.64 persons per family, with single female/mother families (20 | 3.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11 | 1.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.27 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 534 (94.5%) | 2.59 |
| Single Male/Father | 11 (1.9%) | 1.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 20 (3.5%) | 4.65 |
| Total Families | 565 (100.0%) | 2.64 |
Median Household Size in Garfield County
The median household size in Garfield County is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (20 | 2.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.85 persons per household. non-family households (210 | 27.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 534 (68.9%) | 2.63 |
| Single Male/Father | 11 (1.4%) | 1.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 20 (2.6%) | 4.85 |
| Non-family | 210 (27.1%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 775 (100.0%) | 2.29 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Garfield County
Out of a total of 775 households in Garfield County, 565 (72.9%) are family households, while 210 (27.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 389, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 166.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 166 (21.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 389 (50.2%) | 44 (5.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 70 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 48 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 58 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 565 (72.9%) | 210 (27.1%) |
Female Fertility in Garfield County
Fertility by Age in Garfield County
Average fertility rate in Garfield County is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 5 (50.0%) | 32.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (50.0%) | 36.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 30.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Garfield County
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Garfield County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (50.0%) | 33.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (50.0%) | 192.0 |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 30.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Garfield County
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Garfield County
Income Overview in Garfield County
Per Capita Income in Garfield County is $31,710, while median incomes of families and households are $71,950 and $64,957 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,833 | $31,710 |
| Median Family Income | 565 | $71,950 |
| Mean Family Income | 565 | $88,692 |
| Median Household Income | 775 | $64,957 |
| Mean Household Income | 775 | $74,361 |
| Income Deficit | 565 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,833 | 41.78% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,833 | 58.22¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,833 | 0.38 |
Earnings by Sex in Garfield County
Average Earnings in Garfield County are $33,125, $43,229 for men and $25,167 for women, a difference of 41.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 619 (54.4%) | $43,229 |
| Female | 518 (45.6%) | $25,167 |
| Total | 1,137 (100.0%) | $33,125 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Garfield County
The most common earnings brackets in Garfield County are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (104 | 16.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (52 | 10.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 50 (8.1%) | 51 (9.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 27 (4.4%) | 13 (2.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 16 (2.6%) | 38 (7.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 1 (0.2%) | 29 (5.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 51 (8.2%) | 21 (4.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 18 (2.9%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 17 (2.8%) | 39 (7.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 6 (1.0%) | 12 (2.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 5 (0.8%) | 24 (4.6%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 23 (3.7%) | 23 (4.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 41 (6.6%) | 43 (8.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 11 (1.8%) | 27 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 14 (2.3%) | 52 (10.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 38 (6.1%) | 21 (4.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 104 (16.8%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 30 (4.9%) | 41 (7.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 45 (7.3%) | 8 (1.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 14 (2.3%) | 29 (5.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 73 (11.8%) | 13 (2.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 35 (5.7%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| Total | 619 (100.0%) | 518 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Garfield County
Average earnings in Garfield County are $46,017 for men and $26,667 for women, a difference of 42.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $6,477. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $9,211.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $6,477 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $41,477 | $9,211 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,236 | $21,583 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,813 | $36,648 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,250 | $70,500 |
| Total | $46,017 | $26,667 |
Family Income in Garfield County
Family Income Brackets in Garfield County
According to the Garfield County family income data, there are 188 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.3% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3 | 0.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 29 | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18 | 3.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 50 | 8.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 188 | 33.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 133 | 23.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 77 | 13.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 40 | 7.1% |
| $200,000+ | 27 | 4.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Garfield County
2-person families (389 | 68.9%) account for the highest median family income in Garfield County with $76,635 per family, while 2-person families (389 | 68.9%) have the highest median income of $38,318 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 389 (68.9%) | $76,635 |
| 3-Person Families | 83 (14.7%) | $57,083 |
| 4-Person Families | 35 (6.2%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 58 (10.3%) | $65,172 |
| 6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 565 (100.0%) | $71,950 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Garfield County
The median family income in Garfield County is $71,950, with families comprising 2 earners (397) having the highest median family income of $79,076, while families with 3+ earners (19) have the lowest median family income of $49,750, accounting for 70.3% and 3.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 42 (7.4%) | $62,000 |
| 1 Earner | 107 (18.9%) | $70,938 |
| 2 Earners | 397 (70.3%) | $79,076 |
| 3+ Earners | 19 (3.4%) | $49,750 |
| Total | 565 (100.0%) | $71,950 |
Household Income in Garfield County
Household Income Brackets in Garfield County
With 213 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Garfield County, accounting for 27.5% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (3.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 23 | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 28 | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 77 | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 56 | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 76 | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 213 | 27.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 156 | 20.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 79 | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 40 | 5.2% |
| $200,000+ | 27 | 3.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Garfield County
The median household income in Garfield County is $64,957, with the highest median household income of $79,485 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 249 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,750, with 40 households (5.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 40 (5.2%) | $38,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 249 (32.1%) | $79,485 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 221 (28.5%) | $68,438 |
| 65+ Years | 265 (34.2%) | $57,545 |
| Total | 775 (100.0%) | $64,957 |
Poverty in Garfield County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Garfield County
With 14.5% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Garfield County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (64.3%) and 18 females (52.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 21 (39.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (64.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 20 (37.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 23 (33.3%) | 18 (52.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 23 (25.0%) | 18 (14.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 10 (9.7%) | 9 (11.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5 (3.3%) | 12 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (9.8%) | 7 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (8.4%) | 18 (14.2%) |
| Total | 131 (14.5%) | 82 (9.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Garfield County
According to the poverty statistics in Garfield County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 32 (60.4%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 5 (35.7%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 33 (62.3%) | 92 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 43 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 46 (66.7%) | 16 (47.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 69 (75.0%) | 110 (85.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 93 (90.3%) | 71 (88.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 77 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 148 (96.7%) | 115 (90.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 110 (90.2%) | 90 (92.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 87 (91.6%) | 109 (85.8%) |
| Total | 771 (85.5%) | 768 (90.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Garfield County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Garfield County show that 5.6% or 30 of the total 534 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 36.7%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 389 (97.0%) | 12 (3.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 31 (63.3%) | 18 (36.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 504 (94.4%) | 30 (5.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Garfield County
According to the poverty data in Garfield County, 100.0% or 11 single-father households and 45.0% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (81.8%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 11 (100.0%) | 9 (81.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Garfield County
The poverty data for Garfield County shows that 30 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 20 of the single-parent households (64.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (36.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (90.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 12 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (90.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 18 (36.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 30 (5.6%) | 20 (64.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Garfield County
Employment by Class of Employer in Garfield County
Among the 944 employed individuals in Garfield County, private company employees (495 | 52.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (155 | 16.4%), and local government employees (126 | 13.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 495 | 52.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 51 | 5.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 155 | 16.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 63 | 6.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 126 | 13.4% |
| State Government Employees | 35 | 3.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 19 | 2.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 944 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Garfield County
According to the labor force statistics for Garfield County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,497), 64.6% or 967 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 146 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.3% or 11 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 32 (45.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 58 (72.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 66 (89.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 168 (91.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 153 (92.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 114 (56.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 107 (47.8%) | 11 (10.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 967 (64.6%) | 11 (1.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Garfield County
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 5 (62.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 61 (48.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 381 (93.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 278 (90.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 725 (85.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Garfield County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Garfield County are Management (161 | 16.8%), Community & Social Service (114 | 11.9%), Education Instruction & Library (62 | 6.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (41 | 4.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (28 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Garfield County, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (84.6%), and Management (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (79.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 119 (73.9%) | 42 (26.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 10 (62.5%) | 6 (37.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 11 (26.8%) | 30 (73.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 11 (84.6%) | 2 (15.4%) |
| Community & Social Service | 50 (43.9%) | 64 (56.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 13 (21.0%) | 49 (79.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 11 (40.7%) | 16 (59.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 11 (64.7%) | 6 (35.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 201 (56.0%) | 158 (44.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Garfield County are Healthcare Support (55 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (37 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (23 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (19 | 2.0%), and Law Enforcement (19 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Garfield County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 5 (13.5%) | 32 (86.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 42 (27.6%) | 110 (72.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Garfield County are Office & Administration (108 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (72 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 38 (52.8%) | 34 (47.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 14 (13.0%) | 94 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 52 (28.9%) | 128 (71.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Garfield County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (102 | 10.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (75 | 7.9%), and Construction & Extraction (25 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 87 (85.3%) | 15 (14.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 75 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 187 (92.6%) | 15 (7.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Garfield County are Production (42 | 4.4%), Material Moving (17 | 1.8%), and Transportation (4 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 33 (78.6%) | 9 (21.4%) |
| Transportation | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 54 (85.7%) | 9 (14.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Garfield County
Employment Industries in Garfield County
The major employment industries in Garfield County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (189 | 19.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (109 | 11.4%), Public Administration (93 | 9.7%), Educational Services (73 | 7.6%), and Manufacturing (70 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Garfield County
The Garfield County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Educational Services (82.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 174 (92.1%) | 15 (7.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 51 (72.9%) | 19 (27.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 15 (28.8%) | 37 (71.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 20 (62.5%) | 12 (37.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 24 (40.0%) | 36 (60.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 13 (37.1%) | 22 (62.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 13 (17.8%) | 60 (82.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 19 (82.6%) | 4 (17.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 21 (42.9%) | 28 (57.1%) |
| Public Administration | 46 (49.5%) | 47 (50.5%) |
| Total | 536 (56.1%) | 420 (43.9%) |
Education in Garfield County
School Enrollment in Garfield County
The most common levels of schooling among the 425 students in Garfield County are middle school (96 | 22.6%), elementary school (80 | 18.8%), and high school (72 | 16.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 46 | 10.8% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 7.3% |
| Elementary School | 80 | 18.8% |
| Middle School | 96 | 22.6% |
| High School | 72 | 16.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 33 | 7.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 67 | 15.8% |
| Total | 425 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Garfield County
Out of a total of 425 students who are enrolled in schools in Garfield County, 65 (15.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 360 (84.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (25.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 91 (74.6%) | 31 (25.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 104 (83.2%) | 21 (16.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 51 (85.0%) | 9 (15.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 19 (82.6%) | 4 (17.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 360 (84.7%) | 65 (15.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Garfield County
Education (113 | 25.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (102 | 22.8%), business (71 | 15.9%), science & technology (64 | 14.3%), and physical & health sciences (32 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 448 individuals in Garfield County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 4 | 0.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 102 | 22.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 32 | 7.1% |
| Psychology | 21 | 4.7% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 7 | 1.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 64 | 14.3% |
| Business | 71 | 15.9% |
| Education | 113 | 25.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 9 | 2.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 21 | 4.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 1 | 0.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Total | 448 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Garfield County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Garfield County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Garfield County are males with 2 vehicles (212, accounting for 39.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (136, making up 52.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 39 (7.3%) | 30 (7.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 24 (4.5%) | 27 (6.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 212 (39.6%) | 136 (33.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 103 (19.2%) | 63 (15.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 103 (19.2%) | 107 (26.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 55 (10.3%) | 45 (11.0%) |
| Total | 536 (100.0%) | 408 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Garfield County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Garfield County are less than 5 minutes (339 commuters, 37.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (193 commuters, 21.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (113 commuters, 12.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 339 | 37.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 113 | 12.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 193 | 21.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 72 | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 22 | 2.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 55 | 6.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 45 | 4.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 4 | 0.4% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 28 | 3.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 17 | 1.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 24 | 2.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Garfield County
The most common commute times in Garfield County are less than 5 minutes (218 commuters, 42.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (121 commuters, 30.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 218 (42.5%) | 121 (30.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 62 (12.1%) | 51 (12.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 127 (24.8%) | 66 (16.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 26 (5.1%) | 46 (11.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (5.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 45 (8.8%) | 10 (2.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 26 (5.1%) | 19 (4.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 4 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (7.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (4.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 5 (1.0%) | 19 (4.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Garfield County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Garfield County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (173, 33.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (139, 34.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 5 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 19 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 51 (9.9%) | 26 (6.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 21 (4.1%) | 16 (4.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 26 (5.1%) | 79 (19.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 56 (10.9%) | 7 (1.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 173 (33.7%) | 139 (34.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 71 (13.8%) | 16 (4.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 15 (2.9%) | 13 (3.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 62 (12.1%) | 33 (8.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4 (0.8%) | 41 (10.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5 (1.0%) | 7 (1.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 5 (1.0%) | 22 (5.5%) |
| Total | 513 (100.0%) | 399 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Garfield County
Occupancy by Ownership in Garfield County
Of the total 775 dwellings in Garfield County, owner-occupied units account for 600 (77.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 175 (22.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 600 | 77.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 175 | 22.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 775 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Garfield County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 166 | 21.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 433 | 55.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 70 | 9.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 106 | 13.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 775 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Garfield County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 83 (50.0%) | 83 (50.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 379 (87.5%) | 54 (12.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 55 (78.6%) | 15 (21.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 83 (78.3%) | 23 (21.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 600 (77.4%) | 175 (22.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Garfield County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 18 (56.2%) | 14 (43.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 165 (82.5%) | 35 (17.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 214 (73.0%) | 79 (27.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 203 (81.2%) | 47 (18.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Garfield County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 174 | 22.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 115 | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 84 | 10.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 137 | 17.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 132 | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 96 | 12.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 37 | 4.8% |
| Total | 775 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Garfield County
Median Income by Occupancy in Garfield County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 600 (77.4%) | $66,188 |
| Renter-Occupied | 175 (22.6%) | $35,417 |
| Average | 775 (100.0%) | $64,957 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Garfield County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (8.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 24 (4.0%) | 4 (2.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 26 (4.3%) | 14 (8.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 11 (1.8%) | 26 (14.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 38 (6.3%) | 18 (10.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 54 (9.0%) | 22 (12.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 202 (33.7%) | 11 (6.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 127 (21.2%) | 29 (16.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 57 (9.5%) | 22 (12.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 61 (10.2%) | 6 (3.4%) |
| Total | 600 (100.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Garfield County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 73 (12.2%) | 4 (2.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 70 (11.7%) | 53 (30.3%) |
| $500 to $799 | 155 (25.8%) | 19 (10.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 99 (16.5%) | 30 (17.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 104 (17.3%) | 28 (16.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 55 (9.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 37 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 7 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 600 (100.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Garfield County
Housing Structures in Garfield County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 645 | 83.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 7 | 0.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 7 | 0.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 17 | 2.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 12 | 1.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 87 | 11.2% |
| Total | 775 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Garfield County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 544 (84.3%) | 101 (15.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 56 (64.4%) | 31 (35.6%) |
| Total | 600 (77.4%) | 175 (22.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Garfield County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (7.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 7 (1.2%) | 26 (14.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 178 (29.7%) | 66 (37.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 190 (31.7%) | 56 (32.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 225 (37.5%) | 14 (8.0%) |
| Total | 600 (100.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Garfield County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 195 (32.5%) | 31 (17.7%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 96 (16.0%) | 79 (45.1%) |
| Electricity | 217 (36.2%) | 65 (37.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 10 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 82 (13.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 600 (100.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Garfield County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 5 (0.8%) | 41 (23.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 49 (8.2%) | 52 (29.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 236 (39.3%) | 64 (36.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 310 (51.7%) | 18 (10.3%) |
| Total | 600 (100.0%) | 175 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Garfield County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Garfield County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 350 | 250 |
| Median Property Value | $88,800 | $206,500 |
| Median Household Income | $57,768 | $42 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $546 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,343 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Garfield County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 76 (21.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 118 (33.7%) | 27 (10.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 107 (30.6%) | 144 (57.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 44 (12.6%) | 79 (31.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 5 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 350 (100.0%) | 250 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Garfield County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (5.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 38 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 36 (10.3%) | 23 (9.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 49 (14.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 151 (43.1%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 55 (15.7%) | 51 (20.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2 (0.6%) | 72 (28.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 19 (5.4%) | 55 (22.0%) |
| Total | 350 (100.0%) | 250 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Garfield County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 212 (60.6%) | 82,151 (32,860.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 49 (14.0%) | 123 (49.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 21 (6.0%) | 74 (29.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 68 (19.4%) | 25 (10.0%) |
| Total | 350 (100.0%) | 250 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Garfield County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 58 (16.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 130 (37.1%) | 13 (5.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 132 (37.7%) | 71 (28.4%) |
| Total | 350 (100.0%) | 250 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Garfield County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Garfield County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 100 (91.7%) | 9 (8.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 261 (94.9%) | 14 (5.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 148 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 149 (85.1%) | 26 (14.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 157 (85.8%) | 26 (14.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 155 (96.3%) | 6 (3.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 265 (94.6%) | 15 (5.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 219 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 222 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,676 (94.6%) | 96 (5.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Garfield County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 100 (91.7%) | 9 (8.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 261 (94.9%) | 14 (5.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 148 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Garfield County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 187 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 217 (89.7%) | 25 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 527 (95.6%) | 24 (4.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 417 (94.1%) | 26 (5.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 328 (94.0%) | 21 (6.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Garfield County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 21 (19.3%) | 100 (91.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 108 (39.3%) | 153 (55.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 4 (2.7%) | 144 (97.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 16 (9.1%) | 144 (82.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 12 (6.6%) | 157 (85.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 155 (96.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14 (5.0%) | 257 (91.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 212 (96.8%) | 134 (61.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 222 (100.0%) | 132 (59.5%) |
| Total | 609 (34.4%) | 1,376 (77.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Garfield County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (8.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 23 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (1.8%) | 37 (12.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (31.1%) | 12 (12.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (63.2%) | 53 (41.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Garfield County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (1.8%) | 22 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 21 (17.2%) | 8 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 48 (50.5%) | 11 (8.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 18 (11.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (8.4%) | 9 (7.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (8.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 23 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (4.1%) | 5 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (4.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (9.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (9.8%) | 12 (12.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (31.6%) | 27 (21.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (7.4%) | 7 (5.5%) |
Technology Access in Garfield County
Computing Device Access in Garfield County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 547 | 70.6% |
| Smartphone | 631 | 81.4% |
| Tablet | 449 | 57.9% |
| No Computing Device | 109 | 14.1% |
| Total | 775 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Garfield County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 468 | 60.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 103 | 13.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 43 | 5.6% |
| No Internet | 172 | 22.2% |
| Total | 775 | 100.0% |
Garfield County Summary
Garfield County is located in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Wheeler County to the north, Greeley County to the east, Valley County to the south, and Loup County to the west. The county seat is Burwell, and the largest city is Burwell. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,068, making it the second-least populous county in Nebraska.
History
Garfield County was established in 1887 and named after James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. The county was originally part of Loup County, but was split off in 1887. The county was initially populated by settlers from the eastern United States, but later saw an influx of immigrants from Scandinavia and Germany.
Geography
Garfield County is located in the Sandhills region of Nebraska. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Loup River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is mostly covered in grassland, with some areas of cropland.
The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water.
Economy
The economy of Garfield County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. The county also has a large cattle industry, with many ranches in the area.
The county also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses producing a variety of products. The county also has a small tourism industry, with several attractions in the area, including the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway, the Niobrara National Scenic River, and the Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,068 people, 845 households, and 590 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.6 people per square mile. There were 945 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Garfield County?
Total Population of Garfield County is 1,833.
What is the Total Male Population of Garfield County?
Total Male Population of Garfield County is 938.
What is the Total Female Population of Garfield County?
Total Female Population of Garfield County is 895.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Garfield County?
There are 104.80 Males per 100 Females in Garfield County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Garfield County?
There are 95.42 Females per 100 Males in Garfield County.
What is the Median Population Age in Garfield County?
Median Population Age in Garfield County is 46.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Garfield County
Average Family Size in Garfield County is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Garfield County
Average Household Size in Garfield County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Garfield County?
Per Capita income in Garfield County is $31,710.
What is the Median Family Income in Garfield County?
Median Family Income in Garfield County is $71,950.
What is the Median Household income in Garfield County?
Median Household Income in Garfield County is $64,957.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Garfield County?
Income or Wage Gap in Garfield County is 41.8%.
Women in Garfield County earn 58.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Garfield County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Garfield County is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Garfield County?
There are 967 People in the Labor Forcein in Garfield County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Garfield County?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Garfield County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Garfield County?
Unemployment Rate in Garfield County is 1.1%.