Weld County, CO

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2020 Population

315,389

3.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.6

0.581% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

2.61% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$74,332

0.245% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$326,100

9.06% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

156,119

2.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Weld County, CO had a population of 315k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $74,332. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Weld County, CO grew from 305,345 to 315,389, a 3.29% increase and its median household income grew from $74,150 to $74,332, a 0.245% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weld County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.1%), White (Hispanic) (22.1%), Other (Hispanic) (3.71%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.24%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%).

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.

94.4% of the residents in Weld County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weld County, CO are University of Northern Colorado (3,199 degrees awarded in 2020), Aims Community College (1,558 degrees), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (29 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Weld County, CO was $326,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

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.

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 315k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 8.9% of Weld County, CO residents were born outside of the country (28.1k people).

In 2020, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (205k people) in Weld County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

94.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.4% of Weld County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Weld County, CO was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
205k ± 249
White (Hispanic)
69.8k ± 1.47k
Other (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.2k

29.6%

Hispanic Population

93.4k people

29.6% of the people in Weld County, CO are hispanic (93.4k 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
216,688 ± 11,209 people
India
20,857 ± 3,539 people
China
19,477 ± 3,421 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 216,688 Colorado residents, followed by India with 20,857 and China with 19,477.

Foreign-Born Population

8.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.1k people

8.73%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

As of 2020, 8.9% of Weld County, CO residents (28.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Weld County, CO was 8.73%, 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
5,455 ± 442
Gulf War (2001-)
3,847 ± 461
Gulf War (1990s)
2,651 ± 397

Weld County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Weld County, CO employs 156k people. The largest industries in Weld County, CO are Retail Trade (17,387 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,977 people), and Manufacturing (16,639 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,401), Utilities ($70,402), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,598).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,644. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

156k

2020 Value

± 3,077

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.54%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 153k employees to 156k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weld County, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,531 people), Management Occupations (16,342 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,950 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weld County, CO.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

156k

2020 Value

± 3,077

2.32%

1 Year growth

± 2.54%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weld County, CO grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 153k employees to 156k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weld County, CO, are Retail Trade (17,387 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (16,977 people), and Manufacturing (16,639 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

$49,049

Median earning men ± $1,297

$31,801

Median earning women ± $696

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($72,697), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,770), and Information ($56,069).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,063), Public Administration ($49,224), and Wholesale Trade ($43,715).

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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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.
$20.7B
Machinery
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($20.7B) and Machinery ($16.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$221B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

96.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 96.6% 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
$10.3B
Texas
$10.2B
Wyoming
$9.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $10.3B, followed by Texas with $10.2B and Wyoming and $9.13B.

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 7 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.

Senators Elections

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 Elections

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 2020, universities in Weld County, CO awarded 4,786 degrees. The student population of Weld County, CO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6,133 male students and 11,349 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weld County, CO are White (3,072 and 65.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,141 and 24.2%), Two or More Races (143 and 3.03%), and Asian (118 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in Weld County, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Northern Colorado (3,199 and 66.8%), Aims Community College (1,558 and 32.6%), and Academy of Natural Therapy Inc (29 and 0.606%).

The most popular majors in Weld County, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (377 and 7.88%), Registered Nursing (283 and 5.91%), and General Business Administration & Management (217 and 4.53%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Weld County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 17,482 (35.1% men and 64.9% 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 2020 there were 17,482 students enrolled in Weld County, CO, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,881 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
201 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
193 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
188 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Weld County, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 201 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
3,199 degrees awarded
Aims Community College
1,558 degrees awarded
Academy of Natural Therapy Inc
29 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Northern Colorado with 3,199 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,659 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weld County, CO, which is 0.531 times less than the 3,127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,072 degrees mean that there were 2.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,141 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 ($7,596) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,466) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.768% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.751% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (1.08M), Some college (1.01M), and High School or Equivalent (1M).

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 $326,100 in 2020, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $299,000 to $326,100, a 9.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Weld County, CO is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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.

Median household income in Weld County, CO is $74,332. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Weld County, CO was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $138,482, followed by Census Tract 20.09 and Census Tract 20.17, with respective values of $137,500 and $135,417.

In 2021, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.33%.

Housing

Property

$326,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,715

$76,049

Median Property Taxes

±$1,845

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

74.5%

Homeownership

2020

71.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.5% of the housing units in Weld County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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 20.06
Census Tract 20.09
Census Tract 20.17

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weld County, CO was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $138,482, followed by Census Tract 20.09 and Census Tract 20.17, with respective values of $137,500 and $135,417.

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.

$74,332

Median Household Income

± $1,878

102k

Number of Households

± 2,272

In 2020, the median household income of the 102k households in Weld County, CO grew to $74,332 from the previous year's value of $74,150.

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.

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2020, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (7.5%)

In 2020, 78.4% 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 (7.5%).

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

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 (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% 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 2021, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.33%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weld County, CO (31.6k out of 308k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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 2021, 9.8% of the children was living in poverty in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2021, 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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 273 in Weld County, CO. From 2014 to 2021, 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

91.1% of the population of Weld County, CO has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 9.7% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.5% 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 Weld County, CO see 1766 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year (2045 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2178 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 392 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,766 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weld County, CO

Primary care physicians in Weld County, CO see an average of 1,766 patients per year. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year (2,045 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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

9.7%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weld County, CO grew by 12.2% from 7.9% to 8.87%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.3 in Weld County, CO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 29.2% in Weld County, CO.

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

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