Economic development

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Welcome to Garfield County

We are a county that has room to grow, is workforce ready, and offers world class outdoors!

Garfield County profile
Fast facts
U.S. Census Bureau profile – Garfield County

The state of Colorado’s population grew 14.5 percent from 2010 to 2019, making it one of the fastest growing states in the U.S.
Colorado QuickFacts

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County supports local economic stimulus program

Garfield County has approved a $50,000 matching grant toward an economic stimulus program designed to encourage visitors to shop Glenwood Springs businesses.
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County business and demographics

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County demographics

Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner shared state data on Garfield County with the commissioners and the community. The data reveals population and data trends for the county, and included economic driver forecasts.
State Demographer slides


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Colorado has developed a statewide economic development initiative. Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Garfield County is in the Northwest Enterprise Zone as identified by Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado and offers tax credits and employer incentives.