Garfield County Summary

Life in Garfield County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Garfield County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Garfield County:

  • The population in Garfield County is 5,121.

  • The median home value in Garfield County is $323,808.

  • The median income in Garfield County is $56,481.

  • The median rent in Garfield County is $779.

  • The unemployment rate in Garfield County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Garfield County is 15.9%.

  • The average high in Garfield County is 62.8° and there are 16.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Garfield County

List Of Cities & Towns in Garfield County

Panguitch, UT Population 1,702

Escalante, UT Population 657

Tropic, UT Population 524

Boulder, UT Population 352

Henrieville, UT Population 286

Cannonville, UT Population 265

Bryce Canyon City, UT Population 229

Hatch, UT Population 131

Antimony, UT Population 88

Map Of Garfield County

Garfield County, UT Weather

  • The average high in Garfield County is 62.8°.

  • There are 75.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 16.4 inches of rain each year with 17.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:18 hours of sun each day in Garfield County.

StatGarfield County
Mean High62.8
Nice Days75.87
Rainfall16.4
Snowfall17.9
Sunny_hours7:18
62.8°
Average High
16.4
Inches of Rain

Garfield County Demographics

Population over time in Garfield County

The current population in Garfield County is 5,121. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,061 1.2%
2021 5,000 0.0%
2020 4,998 -

Gender in Garfield County

  • Garfield County is 48.5% female with 2,486 female residents.

  • Garfield County is 51.5% male with 2,635 male residents.

Female
48.5% (2,486)
Male
51.5% (2,635)
Gender Garfield County UT USA
Female 48.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Garfield County

Garfield County is:

  • 88.3% White with 4,521 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 2 African American residents.

  • 2.9% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 49 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.4% Hispanic with 381 Hispanic residents.

White
88.3% (4,521)
African American
0.0% (2)
American Indian
2.9% (146)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.4% (22)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.0% (49)
Hispanic
7.4% (381)

Table: Garfield County By Race

Race Garfield County UT USA
White 88.3% 76.8% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 1.1% 12.1%
American Indian 2.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.9% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.4% 14.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Garfield County, Utah

  • 4.3% of households in Garfield County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Garfield County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Garfield County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Garfield County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Garfield County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Garfield County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Garfield County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Garfield County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Garfield County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Garfield County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (220)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (283)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (422)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.3% (731)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (642)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (975)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (768)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (582)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (285)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (207)
Income Garfield County UT USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 3.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 2.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 4.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.3% 6.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 9.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 16.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 21.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 11.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Garfield County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Garfield County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Garfield County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Garfield County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Garfield County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Garfield County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Garfield County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Garfield County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Garfield County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Garfield County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (102)
9-12th Grade
3% (153)
High School / GED
28% (1,485)
Some College
24% (1,229)
Associate's Degree
12% (614)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (1,075)
Master's Degree
7% (358)
Professional Degree
1% (51)
Doctorate Degree
1% (51)
Education Garfield County UT USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 23% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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