Weld County, CO

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2021 Population

322,424

2.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

0.578% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.69%

5.65% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$80,843

8.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$352,000

7.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

162,893

4.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Weld County, CO had a population of 322k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $80,843. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Weld County, CO grew from 315,389 to 322,424, a 2.23% increase and its median household income grew from $74,332 to $80,843, a 8.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weld County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.3%), White (Hispanic) (18.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.89%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%).

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.

94.7% of the residents in Weld County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weld County, CO are University of Northern Colorado (3,009 degrees awarded in 2021), Aims Community College (1,501 degrees), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (22 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Weld County, CO was $352,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Weld County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Weld County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Weld County, CO borders Adams County, CO, Boulder County, CO, Broomfield County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Logan County, CO, Morgan County, CO, Kimball County, NE, and Laramie County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Weld County, CO is home to a population of 322k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.93% of Weld County, CO residents were born outside of the country (28.8k people).

In 2021, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (207k people) in Weld County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.5k White (Hispanic) and 18.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Weld County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Weld County, CO was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weld County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
207k ± 408
White (Hispanic)
60.5k ± 2.39k
Two+ (Hispanic)
18.1k ± 1.74k

30%

Hispanic Population

96.8k people

30% of the people in Weld County, CO are hispanic (96.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

8.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

28.8k people

8.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.1k people

As of 2021, 8.93% of Weld County, CO residents (28.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weld County, CO was 8.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,335 ± 479
Gulf War (2001-)
4,636 ± 552
Gulf War (1990s)
2,873 ± 403

Weld County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weld County, CO employs 163k people. The largest industries in Weld County, CO are Retail Trade (17,637 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,582 people), and Construction (17,231 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,524), Utilities ($74,643), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,616).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

163k

2021 Value

± 3,116

4.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 4.34%, from 156k employees to 163k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weld County, CO, are Management Occupations (18,384 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,661 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,613 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weld County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

163k

2021 Value

± 3,116

4.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 4.34%, from 156k employees to 163k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weld County, CO, are Retail Trade (17,637 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,582 people), and Construction (17,231 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,309

Median earning men ± $808

$35,102

Median earning women ± $884

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,850), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,061), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,594).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,875), Public Administration ($51,708), and Wholesale Trade ($47,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

1,774
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,425
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,275
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.42M
Manufacturing
$1M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$786k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

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

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weld County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Weld County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Weld County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 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 2021, universities in Weld County, CO awarded 4,532 degrees. The student population of Weld County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,264 male students and 11,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weld County, CO are White (2,998 and 67%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,007 and 22.5%), Black or African American (144 and 3.22%), and Two or More Races (137 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Weld County, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Northern Colorado (3,009 and 66.4%), Aims Community College (1,501 and 33.1%), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (22 and 0.485%).

The most popular majors in Weld County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (385 and 8.5%), General Business Administration & Management (265 and 5.85%), and Registered Nursing (260 and 5.74%).

The median tuition cost in Weld County, CO for a public four year colleges is $8,127 for in-state students and $21,246 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Weld County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,332 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,332 students enrolled in Weld County, CO, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,377 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
216 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
208 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
160 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Weld County, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 216 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Northern Colorado
3,009 degrees awarded
Aims Community College
1,501 degrees awarded
Academy of Natural Therapy Inc
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northern Colorado with 3,009 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,580 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weld County, CO, which is 0.535 times less than the 2,952 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,998 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,007 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,127) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,539) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,475) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Weld County, CO was $352,000 in 2021, which is 1.44 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $326,100 to $352,000, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Weld County, CO is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Weld County, CO have an average commute time of 28.1 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.

Median household income in Weld County, CO is $80,843. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Weld County, CO was Census Tract 20.09 with a value of $150,927, followed by Census Tract 20.06 and Census Tract 20.08, with respective values of $143,646 and $142,750.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.6%.

Housing

Property

$352,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,102

$83,184

Median Property Taxes

±$1,944

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Weld County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2021

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.8% of the housing units in Weld County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weld County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 20.09
Census Tract 20.06
Census Tract 20.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weld County, CO was Census Tract 20.09 with a value of $150,927, followed by Census Tract 20.06 and Census Tract 20.08, with respective values of $143,646 and $142,750.

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

Household Income

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

$80,843

Median Household Income

± $1,732

111k

Number of Households

± 2,453

In 2021, the median household income of the 111k households in Weld County, CO grew to $80,843 from the previous year's value of $74,332.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (9.5%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Weld County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.5%).

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.

Commute Time

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weld County, CO have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Weld County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weld County, CO (30.6k out of 315k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.8% of the children was living in poverty in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.2% of the population of Weld County, CO has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 9.71% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Weld County, CO see 1754 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% decrease from the previous year (1766 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2197 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 377 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,754 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weld County, CO

Primary care physicians in Weld County, CO see an average of 1,754 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% decrease from the previous year (1,766 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.75%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

9.71%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weld County, CO declined by 1.31% from 8.87% to 8.75%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.2 in Weld County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weld County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 28.2% in Weld County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Weld County, CO.

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