Garfield, Texas facts for kids
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Garfield, Texas
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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.
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.
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| 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 |
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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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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) |
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See also
In Spanish: Garfield (Texas) para niños
