Garfield, WA is a small rural community located in Whitman County. With a population of roughly 581 people, Garfield has a population density of 629 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town features several local businesses that residents can enjoy such as the Garfield Market, which is known for its wide selection of fresh produce and meats. In addition to the market, Garfield has two cafes, a post office and a movie theater. Residents of Garfield partake in various year-round activities such as fishing, hiking and hunting as well as numerous sporting events including basketball games held at the local high school gymnasium and softball tournaments at the town's recreation center. Other organizations present in Garfield include the local library, church and soup kitchen which all help provide essential services to the community.
The population in Garfield is 581. There are 618 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Garfield is 44.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Garfield is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Garfield
- 56.8% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 24.2% are married with children
- 11.3% have children, but are single
Race in Garfield
- 93.7% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander