Greeley County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Greeley County has a population of 2,202 residents and a median age of 44.1 years, making it the #3,104 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The median home value is $120,000, and the median household income is $63,929, which is 15% below the national median.
Demographics
Greeley County has a population of 2,202, making it the #3,104 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Greeley County is $63,929, ranking #1,714 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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Housing
The median home value in Greeley County is $120,000 (-57.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $613/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.
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Education
In Greeley County, 21.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.7% below the national average, ranking #1,770 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Greeley County is 81.2 years. 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.2% of adults in Greeley County smoke , 38.1% are obese , and 22.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
13.3% of children in Greeley County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Greeley County is 69.5%. The mean commute time is 21.0 min, which is 24.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Greeley County voted Republican with a margin of 67.9%. The vote was 15.5% Dem / 83.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.4 toward Republicans .
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About Greeley County, Nebraska
Greeley County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,202, making it the 3,104th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greeley County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Greeley County is $63,929, which ranks #1,714 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Greeley County is $120,000, 57.4% below the national median. Renters in Greeley County pay a median gross rent of $613 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Greeley County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.0 min.
Greeley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Greeley County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.