Greeley County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greeley County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,296. It is the 105th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greeley County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 30.7% 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 $78,819. This is 9% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.1%. This is 96% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $108,900. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Greeley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greeley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

33.5% 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 5% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.