Greeley County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Greeley County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,304 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.7 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.74% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 541 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Greeley County grew by 10.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,304 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Greeley County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.7% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 229 17.6% -5.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 219 16.8% -4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 283 21.7% +3.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 249 19.1% +2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Greeley County and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 48.4% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Greeley County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,836 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.47% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greeley County is about 6% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $69,444 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $794 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.0% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Greeley County is about 7.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $794 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greeley County spend about 14 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 60 hours, about 2.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.2 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 14.4 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 60 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,860 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 272 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Greeley County is 7 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Greeley County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Greeley County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Greeley County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greeley County, Kansas.
How big is Greeley County, Kansas by population?
About 1,304 people live in Greeley County, Kansas, in 541 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 35.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Greeley County, Kansas?
Averaged over its land area, Greeley County, Kansas has 2 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Greeley County, Kansas?
The median home costs 0.9 times the median household income ($69,444 against $78,836), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $794 a month takes about 12% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Greeley County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Greeley County, Kansas is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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