Population 2,202 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greeley County
Household size in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Greeley County is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.51 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Greeley County is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Greeley County: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Nebraska counties, Greeley County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greeley County
Renters in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greeley County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Greeley County: 21.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Greeley County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only three have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $358 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $536 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $567 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $649 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Greeley County runs $649 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Greeley County has lower rents than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greeley County
Bachelor's degrees in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greeley County: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Nebraska counties, Greeley County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greeley County is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greeley County
| Period | Greeley County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greeley County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greeley County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley County | 2.27 | 42.3 | 4.8% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 1947 | $649 | 21.3% | 93.2% | 3.5% |
| Valley County | 2.23 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 26.2% | 13.5% | 1960 | $652 | 26.0% | 95.3% | 0.2% |
| Boone County | 2.39 | 42.4 | 6.0% | 18.1% | 15.2% | 1956 | $862 | 20.2% | 94.1% | 1.3% |
| Nance County | 2.39 | 43.6 | 7.9% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1949 | $851 | 20.4% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Platte County | 2.58 | 37.7 | 12.1% | 28.4% | 5.4% | 1971 | $1,017 | 23.7% | 90.6% | 1.9% |
| Custer County | 2.33 | 43.9 | 10.4% | 31.1% | 15.8% | 1957 | $866 | 24.9% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Colfax County | 3.44 | 34.5 | 24.9% | 23.7% | 4.6% | 1968 | $989 | 14.6% | 67.9% | 2.5% |
| Dodge County | 2.43 | 38.9 | 11.1% | 33.1% | 9.6% | 1964 | $1,066 | 22.0% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Logan County | 2.59 | 45.5 | 1.3% | 21.1% | 9.4% | 1956 | $761 | 24.1% | 97.8% | 0.2% |
| Washington County | 2.52 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 16.8% | 4.2% | 1974 | $1,007 | 35.9% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| McPherson County | 2.24 | 45.8 | 0.9% | 34.9% | 20.9% | 1955 | $588 | 25.7% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Emmet County, IA · Sioux County, NE · Sioux County, ND · Sierra County, NM · Sierra County, CA · Sherman County, TX · Sherman County, NE · Ferry County, WA · Fergus County, MT · Eureka County, NV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greeley County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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