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Greeley, CO · 1 counties · 378,426 residents (2025 est.) · 3,984.958 sq mi
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#10Fastest growingof 918+30.1%#45Highest median household incomeof 925$97,097
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Greeley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,097. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $471,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
350,396
+94%since 2000
from 180,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+14%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:378,426 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
110K176K241K307K372K1990201020202024Greeley
2024350K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,097
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,312
+128%since 2000
from $18,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,539
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+51%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
RELATED:See current rent listings in Greeley on RentDataNow
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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(217,386)
Black1.3%(4,506)
Hispanic / Latino31%(108,498)
Asian1.6%(5,609)
Other4.1%(14,397)
Diversity Score64.6%(226,493)
Segregation Score29.6%(103,663)
Diversity Score
65
+24%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
−13%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 17.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

GreeleyCENTRAL115,073
What's inside

1 component county

Weld CountyCENTRAL378,426
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeley, CO?

Greeley, CO has about 350,396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeley, CO?

The typical household in Greeley, CO earns about $97,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeley, CO expensive?

In Greeley, CO, the median home is worth about $471,700, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.

How educated are people in Greeley, CO?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greeley, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeley, CO?

About 9.6% of people in Greeley, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeley, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeley, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218,575 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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