DiscoverWeld

150 stories, thousands of lives impacted. County Roots is a reflection of Weld County’s spirit. From roadbuilders to readers, from high school interns to public health nurses, the stories we tell are the stories of who we are. And our history doesn’t stop there! Visit Weld County’s history website to see how yesterday’s roots support today’s growth: https://history.weld.gov/Home.

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Weld County’s growth is a reflection of our strong economic fundamentals. According to a new report from the Common Sense Institute, Weld added over 9,500 residents between 2023 and 2024, more than any other county in Colorado. Since 2010, the population has increased by nearly 49%.

People are coming here for opportunity. Weld is the state’s leader in oil and gas production, producing the majority of Colorado’s crude oil and natural gas. It’s also a national leader in agriculture, with many farms generating six-figure annual sales. Our county continues to attract renewable energy manufacturers like Vestas and Sphere Renewables, and our growing professional services sector is bringing in a skilled and highly educated workforce.

In 2023, the median household income in Weld reached $93,287, over 20% above the estimated statewide living wage. Economic opportunity is at the heart of our growth.

This data comes from a new Common Sense Institute report.

You can read it in full at
https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/research/housing-and-our-community/weld-county-in-context-an-outlier-within-colorado.

Weld County in Context: An Outlier Within Colorado Weld is the only county along Colorado’s Front Range to report steady annual increases in birth rates since 2021.