Garfield, CO County is a small county located in the western part of Colorado. It has a population of 61,221 with a population density of 20.48 people per square mile. This area offers its residents many activities year-round including skiing and snowboarding at the Sunlight Mountain Resort, hiking and camping in the White River National Forest, fishing on the Roaring Fork River, and golfing at various courses throughout Garfield County. Local businesses include restaurants, bars, boutique stores, art galleries, and specialty shops that cater to tourists and local residents alike. There are also several demographic organizations present in Garfield County such as United Way Garfield County which focuses on supporting educational initiatives for children and providing resources for immigrants and refugees living in the area. Other organizations include the Blue point Community Center which provides support to those with mental illness or low incomes and the Garfield County Public Library system which helps promote literacy and encourages lifelong learning for all ages. Lastly, there are also several annual sporting events that take place in Garfield such as The Frisco Gold Rush mountain bike race and The Glenwood Springs Marathon which attract athletes from all over Colorado.
The population in Garfield County is 61,221. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Garfield County is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Garfield County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Garfield County
- 58.1% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 41.3% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Garfield County
- 68.6% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 28.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander