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Greeley County

Nebraska · 2,154 residents (2025 est.) · 569.826 sq mi
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Greeley County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 512 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $120,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,202
−19%since 2000
from 2,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greeley County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(128)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(143)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(150)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(141)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(243)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(234)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.5%(209)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(305)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(304)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(153)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.2%(114)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,583
+145%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+8%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+56%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Greeley County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,657)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,024)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(97)
Diversity Score
19
+168%since 2009
from 7 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
Mexican1.8%(39)
Ancestry
German37.3%(822)
Irish19.8%(435)
English9.5%(210)
Polish4.9%(108)
Danish3.2%(71)
Czech2.5%(55)
American2.5%(54)
Swedish1.9%(41)
Scottish1.3%(29)
Dutch1%(23)
French0.8%(18)
Italian0.7%(15)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(13)
Croatian0.4%(9)
Greek0.3%(6)
Norwegian0.2%(5)
British0.1%(2)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
Ukrainian0.1%(2)
Welsh0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(258)
Married59.8%(549)
Widowed6.4%(59)
Divorced5.7%(52)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(162)
Married59.1%(510)
Widowed12.6%(109)
Divorced9.5%(82)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley County, Nebraska?

Greeley County, Nebraska has about 2,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greeley County, Nebraska earns about $63,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeley County, Nebraska expensive?

In Greeley County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Greeley County, Nebraska?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greeley County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeley County, Nebraska?

About 13.1% of people in Greeley County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeley County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeley County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 804 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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