Weld County, CO

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    2024 Population
    350,396
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.3
    0.284% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.58%
    5.87% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $97,097
    4.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $471,700
    6.12% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    179,920
    3.18% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Weld County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.8% of the residents in Weld County, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Weld County, CO are University of Northern Colorado (2,444 degrees awarded in 2024), Aims Community College (2,163 degrees), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (50 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Weld County, CO was $471,700, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

    Most people in Weld County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Weld County, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Weld County, CO is home to a population of 350k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.06% of Weld County, CO residents were born outside of the country (31.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (217k people) in Weld County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k White (Hispanic) and 34.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of Weld County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Weld County, CO was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weld County, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      217k ± 880
    2. White (Hispanic)
      37.4k ± 2.82k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      34.4k ± 2.2k
    31%
    Hispanic Population
    108k people

    In 2024, there were 5.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (217k people) in Weld County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.4k White (Hispanic) and 34.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    31% of the people in Weld County, CO are hispanic (108k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Weld County, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.06%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    31.8k people
    9.05%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    30.8k people

    As of 2024, 9.06% of Weld County, CO residents (31.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weld County, CO was 9.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      5,699 ± 731
    2. Vietnam
      5,115 ± 606
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,519 ± 386

    Weld County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92% of the population of Weld County, CO has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Weld County, CO see 1,735 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,735 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2060 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,735 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weld County, CO

    Primary care physicians in Weld County, CO see an average of 1,735 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,735 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.04%
    Uninsured
    52.5%
    Employer Coverage
    16.3%
    Medicaid
    9.91%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weld County, CO declined by 5.14% from 8.48% to 8.04%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Weld County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.31 in Weld County, CO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.2% in Weld County, CO.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.62% in Weld County, CO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Weld County, CO employs 180k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Weld County, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (20,789 people), Manufacturing (18,883 people), and Retail Trade (18,784 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($92,686), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,696), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,113).

    Employment

    Occupations

    180k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,532
    3.18%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.67%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 3.18%, from 174k employees to 180k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weld County, CO, are Management Occupations (22,137 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,602 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,269 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weld County, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    180k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,532
    3.18%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.67%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 3.18%, from 174k employees to 180k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weld County, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,789 people), Manufacturing (18,883 people), and Retail Trade (18,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weld County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Weld County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $63,091
    Median earning men ± $1,709
    $43,025
    Median earning women ± $1,123

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,221), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,410), and Information ($75,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,889), Construction ($58,558), and Public Administration ($57,008).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 734
      Construction
    2. 539
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 408
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.39M
      Construction
    2. $1.17M
      Manufacturing
    3. $542k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Weld County, CO awarded 4,657 degrees. The student population of Weld County, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,941 male students and 10,483 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Weld County, CO are White (2,705 and 58.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,299 and 28.2%), Unknown (183 and 3.97%), and Two or More Races (168 and 3.65%).

    The largest universities in Weld County, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Northern Colorado (2,444 and 52.5%), Aims Community College (2,163 and 46.4%), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (50 and 1.07%).

    The most popular majors in Weld County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (444 and 9.53%), Welding Technology (279 and 5.99%), and General Business Administration & Management (273 and 5.86%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,084 for in-state students and $17,811 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Weld County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 17,424 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 17,424 students enrolled in Weld County, CO, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,923 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      176 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      155 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      146 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Weld County, CO was General Psychology with 176 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Weld County, CO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Northern Colorado
      2,444 degrees awarded
    2. Aims Community College
      2,163 degrees awarded
    3. Academy of Natural Therapy Inc
      50 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northern Colorado with 2,444 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,815 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weld County, CO, which is 0.639 times less than the 2,842 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,705 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,299 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,084) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,572) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,344) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Weld County, CO was $471,700 in 2024, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $444,500 to $471,700, a 6.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Weld County, CO is 76%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Weld County, CO have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weld County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.74%.

    Housing

    Property

    $471,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,027
    $94,490
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,252

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Weld County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    76%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76% of the housing units in Weld County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $97,097
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,383
    124k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,815

    In 2024, the median household income of the 124k households in Weld County, CO grew to $97,097 from the previous year's value of $93,287.

    The following chart displays the households in Weld County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Weld County, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.3%)
    3. Carpooled (10.2%)

    In 2024, 72% of workers in Weld County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Weld County, CO have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Weld County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Weld County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Weld County, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.74%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weld County, CO (33k out of 344k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Weld County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 9.9% of the children was living in poverty in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 273 in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.61% per 100,000 population.

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