Greeley, CO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

324,492

3.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

34.8

0.578% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

10%

5.67% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$78,615

3.53% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$366,800

12.7% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

166,014

3.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Greeley, CO had a population of 324k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $78,615. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Greeley, CO grew from 314,305 to 324,492, a 3.24% increase and its median household income grew from $75,938 to $78,615, a 3.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greeley, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), White (Hispanic) (22.7%), Other (Hispanic) (4.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.6%). 0% of the households in Greeley, CO speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.2% of the residents in Greeley, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greeley, CO are University of Northern Colorado (3,021 degrees awarded in 2019), Aims Community College (1,847 degrees), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (30 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Greeley, CO was $366,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%. Most people in Greeley, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Greeley, CO was 2 cars per household.

Greeley, CO borders Boulder, CO, Cheyenne, WY, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO, Fort Collins, CO, Fort Morgan, CO, and Sterling, CO.

About the photo: Pawnee Buttes, CO

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United States Colorado

Diversity

Greeley, CO is home to a population of 324k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 8.22% of Greeley, CO residents were born outside of the country (26.7k people).

In 2019, there were 2.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (210k people) in Greeley, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73.6k White (Hispanic) and 15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greeley, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
210k ± 80
White (Hispanic)
73.6k ± 5.2k
Other (Hispanic)
15k ± 3.57k

30%

Hispanic Population

97.3k people

30% of the people in Greeley, CO are hispanic (97.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greeley, CO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.22%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

8.19%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

25.8k people

As of 2019, 8.22% of Greeley, CO residents (26.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greeley, CO was 8.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greeley, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Greeley, CO was 34.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Greeley, CO are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Greeley, CO residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
204,332 ± 10,899 people
India
21,477 ± 3,591 people
Korea
19,269 ± 3,402 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 204,332 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,477 and Korea with 19,269.

Citizenship

94.2%

2019 Citizenship

95.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.2% of Greeley, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Greeley, CO was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greeley, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,836 ± 720
Gulf War (2001-)
4,679 ± 1,107
Gulf War (1990s)
2,153 ± 638

Greeley, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Colorado. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Colorado, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Colorado across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Greeley, CO is $78,615. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Greeley, CO was Douglas County, CO with a value of $122,867, followed by Broomfield County, CO and Jefferson County, CO, with respective values of $111,400 and $90,040.

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,960. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Greeley, CO employs 166k people. The largest industries in Greeley, CO are Manufacturing (19,397 people), Retail Trade (18,129 people), and Construction (17,828 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,837), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,205), and Utilities ($69,215).

Wages

Median Household Income

$78,615

2019 value

± $4,124

3.53%

1 Year Growth

± 5.72%

Households in Greeley, CO have a median annual income of $78,615, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $75,938 in 2018, which represents a 3.53% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Greeley, CO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

$76,964

Average Male Salary in Colorado

± $1,605

$57,960

Average Female Salary in Colorado

± $1,321

In 2019, full-time male employees in Colorado made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Colorado

Asian
$67,314 ± $5,675
White
$60,969 ± $1,048
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,525 ± $16,631

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Colorado workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Colorado.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greeley, CO is from Colorado.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2019, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.78% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greeley, CO was Douglas County, CO with a value of $122,867, followed by Broomfield County, CO and Jefferson County, CO, with respective values of $111,400 and $90,040.

The following map shows all of the counties in Greeley, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greeley, CO (29.9k out of 298k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
25,067 ± 1,101
Hispanic
13,128 ± 827
Other
1,425 ± 257

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greeley, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

166k

2019 Value

± 6,661

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Greeley, CO grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 160k employees to 166k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greeley, CO, are Management Occupations (20,929 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,960 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,931 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greeley, CO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Greeley, CO, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (20,929 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,960 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,931 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Greeley, CO has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.75 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.32 times), and Production Occupations (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Greeley, CO, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,733), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($77,226), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($76,853).

Industries

Employment by Industries

166k

2019 Value

± 6,661

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 5.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Greeley, CO grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 160k employees to 166k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greeley, CO, are Manufacturing (19,397 people), Retail Trade (18,129 people), and Construction (17,828 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greeley, CO, though some of these residents may live in Greeley, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Greeley, CO, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (19,397 people), Retail Trade (18,129 people), and Construction (17,828 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Greeley, CO has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (6.55 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.69 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Greeley, CO, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,837), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,205), and Utilities ($69,215).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($22.6B) and Electronics ($17.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$213B

2018 Value in Colorado

$360B

Projected 2045 Value in Colorado

68.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Colorado trade was $213B. This is expected to increase 68.9% to $360B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wyoming
$11.6B
California
$9.48B
Texas
$8.88B

In 2018, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wyoming with $11.6B, followed by California with $9.48B and Texas and $8.88B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.18%). The most partisan county was Kiowa County, CO with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greeley, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (5.18%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Gary Johnson (5.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Colorado.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Colorado

48.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Colorado

Kiowa County, CO
85.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washington County, CO
84.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cheyenne County, CO
83.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Colorado was Kiowa County, CO with 85.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Colorado colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

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 Colorado

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Greeley, CO awarded 4,898 degrees. The student population of Greeley, CO is skewed towards women, with 6,876 male students and 12,698 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greeley, CO are White (3,155 and 65.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,105 and 23%), Unknown (185 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (140 and 2.92%).

The largest universities in Greeley, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Northern Colorado (3,021 and 61.7%), Aims Community College (1,847 and 37.7%), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (30 and 0.612%).

The most popular majors in Greeley, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (361 and 7.37%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (256 and 5.23%), and Registered Nursing (210 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost in Greeley, CO for a public four year colleges is $7,596 for in-state students and $19,854 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
203 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
183 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
151 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greeley, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 203 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Northern Colorado
3,021 degrees awarded
Aims Community College
1,847 degrees awarded
Academy of Natural Therapy Inc
30 degrees awarded

$7,596

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the Greeley, CO institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northern Colorado with 3,021 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,835

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,063

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,835 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greeley, CO, which is 0.599 times less than the 3,063 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Greeley, CO by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,105 degrees awarded
Unknown
185 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Greeley, CO was White students. These 3,155 degrees mean that there were 2.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,105 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greeley, CO was $366,800 in 2019, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $325,400 to $366,800, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Greeley, CO is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Greeley, CO have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greeley, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$366,800

2019 Median

± $8,089

$325,400

2018 Median

± $9,019

In 2019, the median property value in Greeley, CO grew to to $366,800 from the previous year's value of $325,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Greeley, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greeley, CO the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,615

Median Household Income

± $4,124

111k

Number of Households

± 5,226

In 2019, the median household income of the 111k households in Greeley, CO grew to $78,615 from the previous year's value of $75,938.

The following chart displays the households in Greeley, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Greeley, CO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greeley, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

73.6%

2019 Homeownership

73.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73.6% of the housing units in Greeley, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Greeley, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greeley, CO have a longer commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Greeley, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greeley, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.59%)
Worked At Home (7.95%)

In 2019, 78.6% of workers in Greeley, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.59%) and those who worked at home (7.95%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

90% of the population of Greeley, CO has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1211 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1220 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Costilla County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.9%). Additionally, Logan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,211 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,211 patients per year. This represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

$6,804

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Colorado

$4,623

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,143

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,287

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Colorado (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.13%, from $6,472 to $6,804.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greeley, CO grew by 28.3% from 7.82% to 10%.

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