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Garfield County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Garfield County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 63,474
- +2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 23,404
- Median household income
- $91,131
- +20.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $527,800
- Jobs located here
- 23,651
- Highest market score
- 81
- Nail salons, #33 of 1,328 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 63,474 people live in Garfield County, in 23,404 households. Population estimates show Garfield County grew 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Garfield County is $91,131 a year, 13% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Garfield County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (93).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Garfield County are for nail salons (81), car washes and detailers (79) and barbershops (78). Garfield County ranks #33 of 1,328 scored counties for nail salons.
Garfield County is part of the Rifle area. For its number of households, Garfield County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (22% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Garfield County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Garfield County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail salons | 81 | #33 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.1 | $5M | 300 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 79 | #67 of 1,451 | 9 | 3.8 | $3.1M | 124 | 3 |
| Barbershops | 78 | #93 of 1,356 | 8 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 73 | #190 of 1,611 | 12 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 142 | 14 |
| Pet stores | 72 | #143 of 974 | 5 | 2.1 | $4.9M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 72 | #235 of 1,530 | 11 | 4.7 | $2.6M | 102 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 69 | #215 of 1,302 | 8 | 3.4 | $4M | 127 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 69 | #472 of 2,261 | 25 | 10.7 | $5.9M | 75 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #314 of 1,461 | 6 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 161 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 66 | #345 of 1,656 | 13 | 5.6 | $2.4M | 138 | 30 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #739 of 2,402 | 60 | 25.6 | $2.5M | 73 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #736 of 2,070 | 21 | 9.0 | $7M | 76 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 58 | #482 of 1,327 | 8 | 3.4 | $3.5M | 114 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 56 | #551 of 1,422 | 12 | 5.1 | $2.7M | 110 | 11 |
| Pizza | 52 | #955 of 2,090 | 25 | 10.7 | $3.9M | 78 | 49 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,073 of 2,222 | 38 | 16.2 | $2.6M | 85 | 49 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #897 of 1,889 | 23 | 9.8 | $4.3M | 103 | 20 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,096 of 2,200 | 35 | 15.0 | $703K | 80 | 24 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,237 of 2,358 | 48 | 20.5 | $1.5M | 62 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 48 | #738 of 1,334 | 16 | 6.8 | $1.8M | 87 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,348 of 2,385 | 109 | 46.6 | $230K | 108 | 34 |
| Gyms | 46 | #1,063 of 1,792 | 28 | 12.0 | $1M | 77 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,383 of 2,339 | 63 | 26.9 | $398K | 92 | 19 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,425 of 2,401 | 115 | 49.1 | $245K | 91 | 58 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,488 of 2,394 | 197 | 84.2 | $162K | 106 | 85 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,316 of 2,087 | 50 | 21.4 | $890K | 70 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 42 | #581 of 887 | 12 | 5.1 | Index only | 94 | 10 |
| Property management | 41 | #606 of 910 | 10 | 4.3 | Index only | 79 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 41 | #789 of 1,177 | 10 | 4.3 | $7M | 83 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,407 of 2,063 | 41 | 17.5 | $2.4M | 65 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,669 of 2,378 | 76 | 32.5 | $371K | 83 | 47 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,507 of 2,272 | 45 | 19.2 | $1.1M | 89 | 27 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #1,529 of 2,088 | 58 | 24.8 | $485K | 73 | 23 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 39 | #1,566 of 2,210 | 71 | 30.3 | $627K | 71 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,328 of 1,769 | 32 | 13.7 | $783K | 89 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,372 of 1,886 | 35 | 15.0 | $910K | 93 | 27 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,759 of 2,176 | 88 | 37.6 | Index only | 92 | 79 |
| Real estate | 37 | #1,806 of 2,229 | 112 | 47.9 | Index only | 91 | 127 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,126 of 1,490 | 22 | 9.4 | $1.4M | 60 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 36 | #1,345 of 1,707 | 21 | 9.0 | $3.3M | 70 | 89 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,844 of 2,405 | 341 | 145.7 | $289K | 78 | 151 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 34 | #649 of 777 | 14 | 6.0 | $2M | 50 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,904 of 2,405 | 197 | 84.2 | $500K | 75 | 85 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,154 of 1,485 | 21 | 9.0 | $1.2M | 43 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 29 | #1,873 of 2,057 | 53 | 22.6 | $1.3M | 54 | 188 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,330 of 1,493 | 25 | 10.7 | $1.3M | 44 | 54 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 27 | #1,644 of 1,771 | 41 | 17.5 | $789K | 47 | 94 |
| Electricians | 26 | #1,044 of 1,160 | 22 | 9.4 | $3.2M | 26 | 81 |
| House cleaning | 22 | #811 of 847 | 13 | 5.6 | $2.5M | 39 | 37 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $11.1M | 71 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $14.8M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $10.8M | 105 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $31.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Garfield County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $28.2M | $1,203 | 126 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $71M | $3,034 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $98.6M | $4,212 | 103 |
| Groceries | $147.6M | $6,306 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $25.1M | $1,071 | 107 |
| Child care and other personal services | $17.1M | $730 | 126 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $28.2M | $1,203 | 122 |
| Medical and dental services | $31.8M | $1,361 | 106 |
| Pets | $24.6M | $1,051 | 116 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.5M | $1,902 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $50.1M | $2,140 | 109 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $69.9M | $2,986 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32.3M | $1,381 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $439.7M | $18,786 | 113 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Garfield County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 63,474+2.7% since 2020
- Households
- 23,404
- Median age
- 38.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 2,947 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $91,131+20.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,996
- Median home value
- $527,800
- Jobs located here
- 23,651
- Daytime population
- 54,459Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Garfield County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Garfield County at 63,474 people in 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 23,404 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.0%, before inflation.
How much do households in Garfield County, CO spend?
Households in Garfield County spend about $439.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $147.6M on groceries and $98.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Garfield County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 126, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Garfield County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Garfield County, nail salons (81), car washes and detailers (79) and barbershops (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For nail salons, that ranks #33 of 1,328 scored counties.
How does Garfield County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Garfield County is $91,131, 13% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $527,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (3.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (22% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Garfield County, each ranked against other counties.
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