Garfield County, CO Public Records

County Associate Court - Rifle
200 E 18th St, Ste. 103
Rifle, CO 81650 https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM MST
P: 970-625-5100
F: 970-625-1125
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, mental health or expunged cases released
This court handles these cases in the county for the area from New Castle to the west.
Combined Court - Glenwood Springs
109 8th St, #104
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts
Hours: 8AM-5PM MST
P: 970-928-3065
F: 970-928-3067
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Traffic, Domestic
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, mental health or expunged cases released

Garfield County, CO Vital Records

Contact the Garfield County Office of the County Clerk & Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Garfield County
County Clerk & Recorder
109 8th St, #200
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 https://www.garfield-county.com/clerk
8:30AM-5PM MST
Phone: 970-384-3700
Fax: 970-947-1078
Recorded Documents

Garfield County Vital Certificates

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Garfield County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 2,947.06 sq mi
Population (2009): 56,298
  • Females: 48.6%
  • White: 95.9%
  • Black/African American: 1.2%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 26%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 70.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 12,507
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 10.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 15.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 7.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 23.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.65
Housing Units (2000): 17,336
Homeownership Rate (2000): 65.2%
Migration Flow to Garfield County, CO from (2007-2008):

Garfield County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,644,264
  • Construction: $352,957
  • Retail Trade: $145,263
  • Professional and Technical Services: $99,523
  • Healthcare: $112,404
  • Banking: $44,733
  • Retail Trade: $145,263
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $67,325
  • Manufacturing: $25,829
  • Farms: $-3,600
  • Government: $224,888
Employed (2000): 22,899
Unemployed (2000): 645
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $37,453
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,911
Local Government Revenue (2007): $157,306 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $170,306 (thou. dol.)

Garfield County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,024
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.3
Deaths (2007): 280
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.9

Garfield County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 110
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 15
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 88
Property Crimes (2008): 870
  • Burglary: 134
  • Larceny-Theft: 685
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 51

Garfield County Genealogy Records