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Greeley County

Nebraska · 2,188 residents · 569.826 sq mi
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Greeley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,830. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 526 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,200. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,188
−19%since 2000
from 2,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+11%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greeley County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,830
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,336
+92%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,657)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,098)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(52)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.3%(29)
Diversity Score9.7%(213)
Diversity Score
10
+148%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley County, Nebraska?

Greeley County, Nebraska has about 2,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greeley County, Nebraska earns about $46,830 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Greeley County, Nebraska?

About 17.0% 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 13.7% 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 818 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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