Established February 10, 1883 in western Colorado. Area: 2,958 square miles / 1,893,120 acres. Industries: energy, tourism, ranching. Federal lands: 60%. Population (2010): 56,389
Census Bureau QuickFacts below include statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with more than 5,000 people. Since Silt has fewer people, the Census Bureau represents it in the overall Garfield County demographics.