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Garfield, GA
City in Emanuel County, Georgia.
Population
270
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
343
ZIP codes
0
Garfield and its ZIP codes
Garfield at a glance
- Garfield is 81% denser than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Garfield, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emanuel County. PPP loans are for Garfield.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,845
7,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,838
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $10,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
249
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Garfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CanoocheeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Twin CityCity | 5.6 mi | 3.6 |
| PortalTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| SummertownCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SwainsboroCity | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| MillenCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| MidvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Rocky FordTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| StillmoreCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| MetterCity | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| NunezCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| PulaskiTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Oak ParkTown | 23 mi | 7.1 |
| RegisterTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| WadleyCity | 23 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garfield, GA in?
- Garfield is in Emanuel County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Garfield, GA?
- About 270 people live in Garfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garfield?
- Nearby places include Canoochee (5.2 mi), Twin City (5.6 mi), Portal (12 mi), Summertown (12 mi), Swainsboro (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023