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Fowler

Colorado · 1,171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.559 sq mi
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Fowler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,048. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,900. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
936
−22%since 2000
from 1,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,674 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+43%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8991K1K1K1K1990201020202024Fowler
2024936
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,048
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,761 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,452
+116%since 2000
from $15,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+8%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(149)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(786)
Black3.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(27)
Diversity Score35.4%(331)
Diversity Score
35
+28%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, Colorado?

Fowler, Colorado has about 936 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowler, Colorado?

The typical household in Fowler, Colorado earns about $44,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fowler, Colorado expensive?

In Fowler, Colorado, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, Colorado?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fowler, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fowler, Colorado?

About 18.5% of people in Fowler, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fowler, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Fowler, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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