Garfield County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,718 | — | #3,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,804 | -16.4% | #1,820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,600 | -37.4% | #1,679 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $490 | -57.9% | #3,175 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.0% | #532 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Garfield County has a population of 1,718, making it the #3,144 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Garfield County is $62,804, ranking #1,820 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Garfield County is $176,600 (-37.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $490/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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96.4% of residents in Garfield County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Garfield County, Nebraska
Garfield County, Nebraska has a total population of 1,718, making it the 3,144th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Garfield County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Garfield County is $62,804, which ranks #1,820 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Garfield County is $176,600, 37.4% below the national median. Renters in Garfield County pay a median gross rent of $490 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Garfield County, 29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.9 min.
Garfield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Garfield County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.