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Greeley Center

Nebraska · 402 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Greeley Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,500. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
−24%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
649 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.6
+31%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3203784374955541990201020202024Greeley Center
2024417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,639
+81%since 2000
from $15,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−13%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(526)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(381)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4%(16)
Diversity Score15.8%(63)
Diversity Score
16
+740%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley Center, Nebraska?

Greeley Center, Nebraska has about 402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeley Center, Nebraska?

The typical household in Greeley Center, Nebraska earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeley Center, Nebraska expensive?

In Greeley Center, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Greeley Center, Nebraska?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greeley Center, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeley Center, Nebraska?

About 9.8% of people in Greeley Center, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeley Center, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeley Center, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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