Greeley County, Nebraska
Greeley County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Greeley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,538 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,319 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greeley Center. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Greeley County at a glance
Greeley County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Quick Facts about Greeley County
| Population | 2,319 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Greeley County |
| Area | 1478 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5674,-98.5212 |
| Named for | Horace Greeley |
| Altitude | 2,100 feet / 640 meters |
| Capital | Greeley Center |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:09 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Greeley County is located at 41°34'3"N 98°31'16"W (41.5674400, -98.5212400). It has 6 neighbors: Boone County, Howard County, Nance County, Sherman County, Valley County and Wheeler County.
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The largest city of Greeley County is Spalding with a population of 432. Other cities include, Scotia population 284 and Wolbach population 248. See all Greeley County cities & populated places.
Greeley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greeley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 549 | This village in central Nebraska, the county seat of Greeley County, is situated at an elevation of 2, 021 feet. |
| Spalding | 432 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotia | 284 | Nebraska |
| Wolbach | 248 | Village in the United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Greeley County
Official Website- Greeley Center
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Greeley County decreased by 9.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,535 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,464 | -2.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,483 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,483 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,435 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,400 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,363 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,355 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,356 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,319 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Greeley County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,196 people.
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|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
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| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
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