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Greeley

Iowa · 210 residents (2025 est.) · 0.375 sq mi
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Greeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,300. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
−9%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:210 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2062382713033351990201020202024Greeley
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,436
+58%since 2000
from $15,508 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+44%since 2010
from 0.279 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+54%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(30)
Diversity Score26.2%(66)
Diversity Score
26
+2805%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley, Iowa?

Greeley, Iowa has about 252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeley, Iowa?

The typical household in Greeley, Iowa earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeley, Iowa expensive?

In Greeley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,300.

How educated are people in Greeley, Iowa?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greeley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeley, Iowa?

About 22.0% of people in Greeley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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