Garfield County, Washington

Garfield County, Washington
Garfield County Courthouse in Pomeroy
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
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 afterJames 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 
(2024)
2,404
 • 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, 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.