Greeley, Colorado Income Statistics
Greeley Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Greeley Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,461 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,149 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.1% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.9% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.5% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Greeley is about 27% lower than in Colorado. Income has been growing slower in Greeley (4.1%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Greeley earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Greeley, Colorado grew by 57.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $69,461 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.1% per year.
Greeley has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2018, at 7.2% lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Greeley
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Households by income, 2024
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About 13,158 households (35.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.0% of households in Greeley had an income under $35,000 and 15.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Greeley has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (13.4% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (7.5% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,856 | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,651 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,677 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,455 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,035 | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,529 | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,257 | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,400 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,920 | 7.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,837 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 37,617 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 7,372 residents (8.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 10.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.0% of Greeley residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 16.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Greeley has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.9% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 10,738 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 10,360 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6,842 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,324 | 10.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,916 | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12,307 | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12,835 | 15.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,945 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 7,372 | 8.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 82,640 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Greeley
| Metric | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.544 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $61,647 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $48,391 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 21.5% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Greeley, it is 0.544, higher than Colorado's 0.524, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 27% more than women's income in Greeley, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 27% wage gap accumulates to roughly $463,960 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Greeley, Colorado has widened from about 15% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2020, and was narrowest at 12% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,596 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Greeley widened by 6.9 points while Colorado's narrowed by 3.6 points.
Employment
| Metric | Greeley | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,814 people are unemployed in Greeley, Colorado.
The average commute time in Greeley is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Greeley, Colorado has fallen from 8.7% to 5.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.5% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.0% in 2019.
Greeley has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2018-2019 (as much as 0.4 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.1 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greeley, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Colorado, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Greeley, Colorado.
How Rich Is Greeley, Colorado?
Greeley has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $69,461, about 27% lower than the Colorado average of $95,803.
Are incomes growing in Greeley, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Greeley, Colorado rose 58%, from $44,008 to $69,461. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Colorado as a whole: +58% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Greeley in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Greeley, Colorado was $68,093, up 2% from $66,456 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Greeley in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Greeley, Colorado was $57,649. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $69,461.
What is the Gini coefficient in Greeley, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Greeley is 0.544. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Greeley, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Greeley, Colorado has widened from about 15% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2020, and was narrowest at 12% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,596 since 2009.
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