Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Garfield, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

475

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%394

Two or More

12.6%60

Other

3.8%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%11

High School Diploma

24.5%80

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%45

Some College (1+ yr)

15%49

Associate's Degree

12.9%42

Bachelor's Degree

19%62

Master's Degree

3.7%12

Doctorate

0.3%1

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$221,200

Median Renti

$864

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80%140

Renter-Occupied

20%35

Total Units

194

Homeownership

80%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%12

$50K–$100K

5%7

$100K–$150K

10.7%15

$150K–$200K

17.9%25

$200K–$300K

29.3%41

$300K–$500K

24.3%34

$500K–$1M

2.1%3

$1M+

2.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6.7%13

2000–2009

4.1%8

1990–1999

4.6%9

1980–1989

1%2

1970–1979

9.3%18

1960–1969

9.3%18

1950–1959

7.2%14

1940–1949

5.2%10

1939 or earlier

52.6%102

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.1%121

Fuel Oil

13.7%24

Wood

9.7%17

Other

4.6%8

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,625

Mean Household Incomei

$88,929

Per Capita Incomei

$31,507

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

180

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%2

$10K–$15K

7.4%13

$15K–$20K

1.1%2

$20K–$25K

5.7%10

$25K–$30K

8.6%15

$30K–$35K

0.6%1

$35K–$40K

7.4%13

$40K–$45K

4.6%8

$45K–$50K

5.1%9

$50K–$60K

3.4%6

$60K–$75K

7.4%13

$75K–$100K

22.3%39

$100K–$125K

9.7%17

$125K–$150K

8%14

$150K–$200K

1.1%2

$200K+

6.3%11

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

169

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

172

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

35(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured