Greeley County, Kansas
Encyclopedia : G : GR : GRE : Greeley County, Kansas
 Counties in Kansas | |
| County seat | Tribune |
| Largest city | Tribune |
| Area —Total —Land —Water, % | 2,015 square kilometre>km² (778 mi²) 2,015 km² (778 mi²) 0 km² (0 mi²), 0.00% |
| Population —Total (2000) —Density | 1,534 1/km² (2/mi²) |
| Established | March 20, 1873 |
| Time zone | Mountain : UTC-7/-6 |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,015 km² (778 mi²). 2,015 km² (778 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it (0.00%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Wallace County (north)
- Wichita County (east)
- Hamilton County (south)
- Prowers County, Colorado (southwest)
- Kiowa County, Colorado (west)
- Cheyenne County, Colorado (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,534 people, 602 households, and 414 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² (2/mi²). There were 712 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.09% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.22% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 11.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 602 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% were married couples living together, 4.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.20% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 19.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,605, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $29,018 versus $18,984 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,974. About 8.20% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated cities
Name and population (2004 estimate):Townships
Greeley County is divided into three townships. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent, and all figures for the townships include those of the cities. In the following table, the population center is the largest city (or cities) included in that township's population total, if it is of a significant size.