Garfield County
Garfield County, Nebraska
Burwell, NE 68823
Phone: (308) 346-4161
www.garfieldcounty.ne.gov
In east-central NE, northwest of Grand Island; organized Nov 8, 1881 from Wheeler County. Name Origin: For James Abram Garfield (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 571.34 (land 570.03; water 1.31) Population per square mile: 3.20
Population 2005: 1,816 State rank: 79 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -11.20% Population 2000: 1,902 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 45.90
Income 2000: per capita $14,368; median household $27,407; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,584-$26,715
Unemployment (2004): 3.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 16.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.10%
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Garfield County, Oklahoma
Enid, OK 73701
Phone: (580) 237-0225
Fax: (580) 249-5951
In north-central OK, southwest of Ponca City; original county; organized 1895 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For James Abram Garfield (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 1059.94 (land 1058.39; water 1.55) Population per square mile: 53.80
Population 2005: 56,958 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.50%; 1990-2000 1.90% Population 2000: 57,813 (White 86.90%; Black or African American 3.30%; Hispanic or Latino 4.10%; Asian 0.80%; Other 7.20%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 37.70
Income 2000: per capita $17,457; median household $33,006; Population below poverty level: 13.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,904-$26,067
Unemployment (2004): 3.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 17.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.60%
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Garfield County, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: (970) 945-2377
Fax: (970) 947-1078
www.garfield-county.com
On central-western border of CO, north of Grand Junction; organized Feb 10, 1883 from Summit County. Name Origin: For James Abram Garfield (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 2955.76 (land 2947.06; water 8.70) Population per square mile: 16.90
Population 2005: 49,810 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 13.70%; 1990-2000 46.10% Population 2000: 43,791 (White 81.00%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 16.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 9.10%). Foreign born: 10.40%. Median age: 34.20
Income 2000: per capita $21,341; median household $47,016; Population below poverty level: 7.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,056-$27,127
Unemployment (2004): 4.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 30.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.40%
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Garfield County, Montana
Jordan, MT 59337
Phone: (406) 557-6254
Fax: (406) 557-2567
www.garfieldcounty.com
In east-central MT, northeast of Billings; organized Feb 7, 1919 from Valley and McCone counties. Name Origin: For James Abram Garfield (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 4847.54 (land 4668.06; water 179.48) Population per square mile: 0.30
Population 2005: 1,199 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.30%; 1990-2000 -19.50% Population 2000: 1,279 (White 98.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 41.60
Income 2000: per capita $13,930; median household $25,917; Population below poverty level: 21.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,067-$23,094
Unemployment (2004): 3.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 13.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 4.30%
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Garfield County, Utah
Panguitch, UT 84759
Phone: (435) 676-8826
Fax: (435) 676-8239
www.utahreach.org/garfield/
In south-central UT; organized Mar 9, 1882 (prior to statehood) from Iron County. Name Origin: For James Abram Garfield (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 5208.20 (land 5174.22; water 33.98) Population per square mile: 0.90
Population 2005: 4,470 State rank: 25 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.60%; 1990-2000 19.00% Population 2000: 4,735 (White 93.80%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 0.40%; Other 4.40%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 33.80
Income 2000: per capita $13,439; median household $35,180; Population below poverty level: 8.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,319-$20,295
Unemployment (2004): 8.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.70% Median travel time to work: 13.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.40%
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Garfield County, Washington
Pomeroy, WA 99347
Phone: (509) 843-3731
Fax: (509) 843-1224
www.palouse.org/garfield.htm
In southeastern WA; organized Nov 29, 1881 (prior to statehood) from Columbia County. Name Origin: For James Abram Garfiesld (1831-81), twentieth U.S. president
Area (sq mi):: 718.19 (land 710.55; water 7.64) Population per square mile: 3.30
Population 2005: 2,344 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.20%; 1990-2000 6.60% Population 2000: 2,397 (White 96.10%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.00%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.90%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 43.00
Income 2000: per capita $16,992; median household $33,398; Population below poverty level: 14.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,225-$23,832
Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.50%
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