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Weld County

Colorado · 328,981 residents · 3,984.958 sq mi
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Weld County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,332. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328,981
+82%since 2000
from 180,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
110K176K241K307K372K1990201020202024Weld County
2024350K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,332
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,399
+71%since 2000
from $18,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(126,573)
Black0.5%(817)
Hispanic / Latino27%(48,935)
Asian0.8%(1,452)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(94,366)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(205,881)
Black1.3%(4,154)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(98,462)
Asian1.7%(5,682)
Other2.5%(8,225)
Diversity Score62.2%(204,716)
Segregation Score34%(111,814)
Diversity Score
62
+19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weld County, Colorado?

Weld County, Colorado has about 328,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weld County, Colorado?

The typical household in Weld County, Colorado earns about $74,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weld County, Colorado expensive?

In Weld County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $326,100, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Weld County, Colorado?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Weld County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weld County, Colorado?

About 10.3% of people in Weld County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weld County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Weld County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 197,160 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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