Greeley is a city located in Weld County Colorado. Greeley has a 2024 population of 113,721. It is also the county seat of Weld County. Greeley is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 109,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Greeley is $85,013 with a poverty rate of 15.67%. The median age in Greeley is 31.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
The city has experienced significant growth since the population taken in 1870. By 1920, the population had risen to nearly 11,000 residents. This number had more than doubled by 1960, and since that time, the population increases at every census have been in the double-digit percentages. The most current estimates show that the population is up 12% since the last census, indicating that this city is only going to continue to grow well into the future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greeley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,069 | 76.03% |
| Two or more races | 11,688 | 10.83% |
| Other race | 8,226 | 7.62% |
| Black or African American | 3,078 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 1,425 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 1,181 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 282 | 0.26% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,006 | 2.69 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 18,159 | 3.3 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 13,109 | 1.38 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 4,815 | 3.7 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 1,923 | 3.38 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,746 | 7.1% |
| Associates Degree | 5,895 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,798 | 16.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,079 | 10.6% |
| High School Graduate | 16,978 | 25.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,179 | 9.25% |
| Some College | 15,125 | 22.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,447 | 38,209 | 14,420 |
| Hispanic | 22,273 | 14,308 | 2,070 |
| 2+ Races | 6,121 | 4,986 | 1,086 |
| Other Race | 4,843 | 2,841 | 240 |
| Black | 1,527 | 1,124 | 407 |
| Asian | 1,126 | 926 | 543 |
| Native American | 664 | 504 | 163 |
| Islander | 164 | 154 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,992 | $58,117 | $48,339 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,670 | $71,733 | $56,424 |
| High School Graduate | $38,654 | $47,500 | $28,829 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,911 | $38,834 | $25,399 |
| Overall | $42,963 | $49,702 | $35,833 |
| Some College | $42,318 | $54,009 | $34,402 |
$42,963
Average Earnings
$49,702
Average Male
$35,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.56% of Greeley residents speak only English, while 25.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,439 | 8,219 | 19.83% |
| White | 54,082 | 6,252 | 11.56% |
| Multiple | 10,800 | 1,545 | 14.31% |
| Other | 8,171 | 1,497 | 18.32% |
| Black | 2,771 | 1,004 | 36.23% |
| Native | 1,108 | 244 | 22.02% |
| Asian | 1,358 | 133 | 9.79% |
15.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.26%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greeley is Black, with 36.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greeley is Asian, with 9.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.59% |
| High School | 12.24% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.22% |
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,872 | $97,798 |
| Households | $65,525 | $85,013 |
| Married Families | $95,561 | $111,755 |
| Non Families | $41,063 | $54,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,939
Number of Veterans
4,491
Male Veterans
448
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,507 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,224 |
| First Gulf War | 962 |
| Korea | 395 |
| World War II | 97 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,357 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,130 |
| 35 to 54 | 957 |
| 55 to 64 | 916 |
| 18 to 34 | 579 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,058 | 6.42% |
| Hispanic | 927 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 6.31% |
| Other Race | 160 | 2.67% |
| Black | 68 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 58 | 4.49% |
| Islander | 38 | 18.91% |
| Native American | 35 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.18%
Born in Greeley
87.72%
Native Born
12.28%
Foreign Born
7.29%
Non Citizen
4.98%
Naturalized
87.72% of Greeley residents were born in the United States, with 51.18% having been born in Colorado. 7.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 119,282 | 1,112 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 118,170 | 1,112 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 117,058 | 1,113 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 115,945 | 1,112 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 114,833 | 1,112 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 113,721 | 1,112 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 112,609 | 3,364 | 3.08% |
| 2022 | 109,245 | 584 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 108,661 | -611 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 109,272 | 1,663 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 107,609 | -644 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 108,253 | 535 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 107,718 | 3,081 | 2.94% |
| 2016 | 104,637 | 2,126 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 102,511 | 2,455 | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 100,056 | 2,542 | 2.61% |
| 2013 | 97,514 | 1,526 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 95,988 | 1,299 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 94,689 | 1,327 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 93,362 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 76,930 | 16,394 | 27.08% |
| 1990 | 60,536 | 7,530 | 14.21% |
| 1980 | 53,006 | 14,104 | 36.26% |
| 1970 | 38,902 | 12,588 | 47.84% |
| 1960 | 26,314 | 5,960 | 29.28% |
| 1950 | 20,354 | 4,359 | 27.25% |
| 1940 | 15,995 | 3,792 | 31.07% |
| 1930 | 12,203 | 1,245 | 11.36% |
| 1920 | 10,958 | 2,779 | 33.98% |
| 1910 | 8,179 | 5,156 | 170.56% |
| 1900 | 3,023 | -116,259 | -97.47% |