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Population Review

Greeley County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 105th-largest in Kansas

The population of Greeley County, Kansas is 1,296 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 105th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $78,819, the median home value is $108,900, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Greeley County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (1,259 → 1,152), a -0.63% annualized rate.

Greeley County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,296

Population

-0.63%

Annual growth

2

People / sq mi

$78,819

Median Income

$108,900

Median Home Value

Greeley County covers 778 sq mi of land at 1.7 people per square mile.

About Greeley County, KS

Greeley County is a county in Kansas with a population of 1,296. It ranks #105 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The median household income in Greeley County is $78,819, above the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $108,900, with monthly rent averaging $915. The homeownership rate of 78.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Greeley County reflects 33.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 21.5% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.8 minutes each way.

Greeley County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Greeley County had a population of 1,259 in 2010 and 1,152 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,302 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.60%.

2014 · 1K20102024

1,152

Population (2024)

1,259

Population (2010)

1,302

Peak (2014)

-0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20101,259
20111,255
20121,268
20131,283
20141,302
20151,302
20161,280
20171,227
20181,229
20191,211
20201,275
20211,283
20221,230
20231,174
20241,152

Race & Ethnicity

White88.0%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

51.9%

Female

48.1%

Male

18.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.2%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
10.3%
55–59
4.1%
60–64
8.1%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
5.5%
85+
2.6%

Children (under 15): 24.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$78,819+$6,180 vs state
Mean household income$94,983
Per-capita income$37,662
Poverty rate6.9%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate0.1%
Employment-to-population70.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture
24.6%
Professional & business services
18.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Public administration
6.3%
Construction
5.9%
Retail trade
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.1%

The largest employment sector in Greeley County is agriculture, accounting for 24.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

8.1%

Carpool

60.6%

Public transit

21.5%

Work from home

12.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$108,900$-94,500 vs state

Median home value

$915

Median rent

78.4%

Homeownership rate

622

Total housing units

84.2%

Occupied

15.8%

Vacant

21.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

31.8%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

10.9%

With a disability

88.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.6%

High School+

33.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greeley County, Kansas has a population of 1,296 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 105th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Greeley County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (1,259 → 1,152), a -0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greeley County, Kansas is $78,819, with mean (average) household income of $94,983 and per-capita income of $37,662. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greeley County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greeley County, Kansas is 39.9 years. Residents are 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

The median home value in Greeley County is $108,900 and median monthly rent is $915. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 622 total housing units, 15.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greeley County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.1%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Greeley County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.