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Greeley County

Kansas · 1,182 residents (2025 est.) · 778.404 sq mi
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Greeley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,565. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
1,304
−15%since 2000
from 1,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Greeley County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(99)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(145)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(87)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(96)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(149)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(180)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(110)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(161)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(152)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.3%(43)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,565
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,605 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,079
+81%since 2000
from $19,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−25%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+2%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,338)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(177)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,062)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(220)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(20)
Diversity Score
39
+61%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.1%(210)
Cuban0.8%(10)
Ancestry
German40.8%(532)
English11.2%(146)
Irish8.8%(115)
American5.1%(67)
Dutch3.7%(48)
French1.5%(20)
Swedish1.4%(18)
Scottish1.2%(16)
Czech1.2%(15)
Austrian0.9%(12)
Italian0.8%(10)
Norwegian0.7%(9)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(7)
Russian0.3%(4)
Greek0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.5%(90)
Married69%(319)
Widowed1.9%(9)
Divorced9.5%(44)
Women 15+
Never married19.2%(98)
Married65.9%(337)
Widowed6.8%(35)
Divorced8%(41)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley County, Kansas?

Greeley County, Kansas has about 1,304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeley County, Kansas?

The typical household in Greeley County, Kansas earns about $80,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeley County, Kansas expensive?

In Greeley County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Greeley County, Kansas?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greeley County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeley County, Kansas?

About 7.1% of people in Greeley County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeley County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeley County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 470 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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