Garfield County, Washington

Garfield County
Garfield County Courthouse in Pomeroy
Garfield County Courthouse in Pomeroy
Map of Washington highlighting Garfield County
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Map of the United States highlighting Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°26′N 117°32′W / 46.43°N 117.53°W / 46.43; -117.53
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedNovember 29, 1881
Named forJames A. Garfield
SeatPomeroy
Largest cityPomeroy
Area
 • Total
718 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Land711 sq mi (1,840 km2)
 • Water7.5 sq mi (19 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,286
 • Estimate 
(2023)
2,363 Increase
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.garfield.wa.us

Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,286,[1] making it the least populous county in Washington; with about 3.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km2), it is also the least densely populated county in Washington. The county seat and only city is Pomeroy.[2]

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.