Weld County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Weld County is located in Colorado with a total population of 340,711. It is the 8th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weld County is 35.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weld County is $93,287. This is about average than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $444,500. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Weld County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.5%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.