Greeley County, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 465, Greeley County's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Greeley County is a small community located in Kansas, within Greeley County. The total population is 465. It ranks as the 316th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greeley County is 31.9 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 40.6% of the population under 18, Greeley County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greeley County is $82,337. This is 11% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.9%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Greeley County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $182,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Greeley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greeley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greeley County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Greeley County, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.