Garfield County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Garfield County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08045
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 2947.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2955.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.599352
- Longitude
- -107.909780
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,236
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,186
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,546 | 72.6% |
| Hispanic | 15,686 | 27.4% |
| White | 39,468 | 69.0% |
| Black | 364 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 431 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,600 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 8,585 | 20.4% |
| White | 32,121 | 76.1% |
| Black | 393 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 446 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 541 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 62,479
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $93,445
- Poverty Rate
- 8.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,036
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,812 | 68.5% |
| Black | 577 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 544 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,726
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,138 | 22.2% |
| Republican | 9,503 | 25.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,396 | 50.1% |
| Other | 89 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 18,340 | 49.9% |
| Female | 18,383 | 50.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,871 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,512 | 15.0% |
| Black | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 359 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,482
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,608 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,847 | 33.5% |
| Black | 22 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 222 | 61.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,876 | 64.8% |
| Female | 12,606 | 68.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,601 (21.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,092 (32.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,953
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $606,186
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,704
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.