Garfield County GIS Maps
Garfield County, Utah, has 5,083 residents and covers 5,175.2 square miles. The population declined 1.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Garfield County is 49017.
Panguitch is the county's largest population center. Garfield County also includes 8 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Garfield County Trends
- Population
- 5,083▾
- Median Home Value
- $285,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,628▴
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Garfield County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Garfield County Population
Garfield County had 5,083 residents in 2020. That was 1.7% lower than in 2010. Garfield County added 348 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Panguitch, Escalante and Tropic.
Population Trend in Garfield County UT
Garfield County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Garfield County Zip Codes
Garfield County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Panguitch (84759), Escalante (84726) and Tropic (84776). Panguitch is the largest zip by population, with about 2,064 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Garfield County UT
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84759 | Panguitch | 2,064 | ▾ -2.3% |
| 84726 | Escalante | 954 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 84776 | Tropic | 488 | ▾ -9.3% |
| 84764 | Bryce Canyon City | 357 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 84716 | Boulder | 317 | ▴ 6.7% |
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Garfield County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Garfield County Demographics
Garfield County has a median age of 41, which makes the county a little older than Utah overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 22.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Garfield County UT
Median Age
41
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
22.7%
Bachelor's+
32%
Garfield County School Districts
Garfield County is served by 1 public school district with 1,628 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Garfield County UT
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield School District | 1,628 | 100% | ▴ 4.4% |
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Garfield County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Garfield County Housing & Real Estate
Garfield County has a median home value of $285,800 and a median gross rent of $781. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Utah median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $602,000 and homes spent about 96 days on the market.
Garfield County Housing Mix
Garfield County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Garfield County Housing Trends
Garfield County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Garfield County, UT
Garfield County has 744 business listings across 170 categories. The largest categories in Garfield County business listings are Structure And Geography (49, 6.6%), National Park (41, 5.5%), and Parks & Recreation (39, 5.2%). The full Garfield County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Garfield County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Garfield County, UT
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 49 | 6.6% |
| National Park | 41 | 5.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 39 | 5.2% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 36 | 4.8% |
| Lake | 34 | 4.6% |
| Hotels | 29 | 3.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 26 | 3.5% |
| Hiking Trail | 24 | 3.2% |
| Gas Stations | 23 | 3.1% |
| Lodge | 20 | 2.7% |
Garfield County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Ofland Escalante | Accommodation | Escalante |
| Casto Canyon Trail | Active Life | Bryce Canyon City |
| Escalante Municipal Airport | Airport | Escalante |
| Circle D Restaurant | American Restaurants | Escalante |
| Inspiration Point | Amusement Park | Bryce |
| Smokin' Hot Antiques | Antique Store | Panguitch |
| Panguitch Fun Center | Arcade | Panguitch |
| Serenidad Gallery | Art Gallery | Escalante |
| Patches Quilt Shop | Arts And Crafts | Panguitch |
| Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo | Arts And Entertainment | Tropic |
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Garfield County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Garfield County Basemaps
Garfield County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Garfield County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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