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Garfield, Texas
Library and water tower
Library and water tower
Travis County Garfield.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Travis
Area
 • Total 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km2)
 • Land 12.0 sq mi (31.1 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,825
 • Density 149.6/sq mi (57.75/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78617
Area code(s) 512 & 737
FIPS code 48-28320
GNIS feature ID 1336402

Garfield is a small community located in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data. It's not an officially incorporated city or town.

As of the 2020 census, about 1,825 people lived in Garfield.

Where is Garfield, Texas Located?

Garfield is found in central Texas. It is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) southeast of downtown Austin. Austin is the capital city of Texas.

The community is located at 30°11′46″N 97°33′5″W / 30.19611°N 97.55139°W / 30.19611; -97.55139.

How Big is Garfield?

Garfield covers an area of about 12.2 square miles (31.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.

Schools and Learning in Garfield

Students in Garfield attend schools in the Del Valle Independent School District. This district serves the community's educational needs.

Elementary Schools Serving Garfield

Younger students go to either Del Valle Elementary School or Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School. These schools help children start their learning journey.

Middle and High Schools for Older Students

For middle school, students are divided between Dailey Middle School and Del Valle Middle School. High school students from Garfield attend Del Valle High School.

Garfield Library

The East Travis Gateway Library District runs the Garfield Library. This library is a great place for everyone to read, learn, and explore new ideas.

Who Lives in Garfield?

The population of Garfield has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 1,660 people. By 2010, the population increased slightly to 1,698. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,825 people living there.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 1,660
2010 1,698 2.3%
2020 1,825 7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010 2020

What is the Climate Like in Garfield?

Garfield has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has relatively high temperatures throughout the year. It also gets a good amount of rain, spread out evenly.

Climate data for Garfield, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 16
(60)
18
(64)
22
(72)
26
(79)
29
(85)
33
(91)
35
(95)
35
(95)
32
(89)
27
(81)
21
(70)
17
(63)
26
(79)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 4
(40)
6
(43)
10
(50)
15
(59)
19
(66)
22
(72)
23
(74)
23
(74)
21
(69)
15
(59)
9
(49)
6
(42)
14
(58)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 53
(2.1)
61
(2.4)
53
(2.1)
71
(2.8)
110
(4.5)
84
(3.3)
41
(1.6)
58
(2.3)
89
(3.5)
86
(3.4)
61
(2.4)
56
(2.2)
830
(32.6)
Source: Weatherbase

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