Utah

Garfield

5,083
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Garfield

Garfield, Utah, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 2,457. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,083.

Its recorded population peaked at 5,253 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 3 percent.

On the ground today, 28 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,083
20105,172
20004,735
19903,980
19803,673
19703,157
19603,577
19504,151
19405,253
19304,642
19204,768
19103,660
19003,400
18902,457
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Garfield

National Register of Historic Places listings in Garfield, Utah.

Coombs Village Site
Boulder
National Park Service Housing, Old, Historic District
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon Lodge Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Trails Historic District
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon Lodge and Deluxe Cabins
Bryce Canyon National Park
Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Escalante
Panguitch Historic District
Panguitch
Boulder Elementary School
Boulder
Administration Building, Old
Bryce Canyon
Rainbow Point Comfort Station and Overlook Shelter
Bryce Canyon
Horse Barn
Bryce Canyon
Riggs Spring Fire Trail
Bryce Canyon
Utah Parks Company Service Station
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Inn
Bryce Canyon
Under-the-Rim Trail
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon Airport
Panguitch
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Frequently asked about Garfield

When does Garfield first appear in the US census?
Garfield, Utah first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 2,457.
What is the population of Garfield?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Garfield had a recorded population of 5,083.
When did Garfield's population peak?
Garfield's recorded population peaked at 5,253 in 1940.
How many historic places are in Garfield?
28 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Garfield, Utah.
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